Our manual to electric conversion service in Trowbridge
If your address has a BA14 postcode, it falls within our Wiltshire coverage. We also cover Bath, Frome and Chippenham, so premises in more than one of these places can be quoted together.
Trowbridge is roughly 25 miles south-west of Swindon.
Converting a manual shutter in Trowbridge to electric depends on the curtain, barrel and guides being in good condition, so we check them before quoting.
Work in Trowbridge starts with a free survey: we measure the opening, check what the box and guides will fix to, and confirm the power supply.
Options for manual to electric conversion in Trowbridge
Options we specify for properties in Trowbridge:
- ShopTube motor with key switch or remote and manual override.
- DomesticTubular motor and switch or remote for window shutters.
- IndustrialGear motor with controls and emergency operation.
Guide prices for Trowbridge
| Manual to electric conversion | Inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic window shutter conversion | £355 – £655 | £295 – £545 |
| Shop shutter conversion with key switch | £955 – £1,795 | £795 – £1,495 |
| Industrial door conversion with gear motor | £1,555 – £2,995 | £1,295 – £2,495 |
Guide prices, per shutter, supplied and fitted. VAT at 20% where it applies.
These are UK guide prices for supply and fit. Your price in Trowbridge is fixed in writing after survey.
What to check in Trowbridge before ordering
As an English town, Trowbridge follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the permitted development rules in England.
- Power: A suitable supply is needed near the shutter box; electrical work is done to BS 7671.
- Safety devices: Converting a commercial door to powered operation means adding suitable safety devices and commissioning them.
How it works in Trowbridge
Tell us about the opening
Use the quote tool or the form: the type of shutter, rough sizes and any photos.
Survey at the property
A surveyor measures, checks what the box and guides will fix to, and talks through options.
Price in writing
A fixed price for the work described, with the lead time stated.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
Manual to electric conversion in Trowbridge: questions
Can any manual shutter be made electric?
Most can, as long as the curtain, barrel and guides are in reasonable condition. Very old or damaged shutters may be better replaced.
How long does a conversion take?
Most domestic and shop conversions take a few hours once the parts are ready, plus any electrical work.
Is the survey free in Trowbridge?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Trowbridge are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.
Do you cover Trowbridge?
Yes, we survey and fit in Trowbridge (BA14) as part of our Wiltshire coverage.