Manual to electric conversion in Thatcham
Manual to electric conversion in Thatcham and the RG18 district, for most makes of shutter and door. Tell us what is wrong and we will price the visit.
Guide prices for manual to electric conversion in Thatcham run from £295 to £2,195 ex VAT (£354 to £2,634 inc VAT), depending on the fault, the parts needed and access.
- RG18 and nearby
- Berkshire
- England
Book a visit
Tell us what the shutter is doing. We confirm the price before an engineer visits.
Choosing manual to electric conversion for premises in Thatcham
Heavier steel curtains may need a larger barrel or a different drive to motorise properly. The work is usually done in a single visit once the parts are ready.
A manual override is fitted so the shutter can still be operated in a power cut. Conversion removes the daily strain of lifting a heavy curtain, which is often the main reason people ask for it.
Specification options
- Tube motor sized to the curtain
- Options for heavy steel curtains
- Condition check of curtain, barrel and box
- Commissioning and safety checks
- Electrical connection by a qualified electrician
- Key switch, remote or timer control
Guide prices in Thatcham
| Option | Ex VAT | Inc VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial door conversion | £895 to £2,195 | £1,074 to £2,634 |
| Shopfront shutter conversion, up to 3m | £445 to £895 | £534 to £1,074 |
| Domestic window shutter conversion | £295 to £595 | £354 to £714 |
Your fixed price is agreed before any parts are fitted. Try the quote tool.
Where we work around Thatcham
If your premises are in Thatcham or nearby Newbury, Basingstoke and Didcot, we can survey and quote. Give us the full postcode, in or around RG18, and we will arrange a time.
Rules in England
Safety of powered shutters
Powered doors and shutters are treated as machinery. The installer commissions them with a risk assessment, safety devices where the risk calls for them and force checks to BS EN 12453, then hands over a declaration of conformity and maintenance instructions. In workplaces, the employer or whoever controls the premises must keep doors maintained and safe for staff and visitors.
How it works
Describe the fault
Tell us what the shutter is doing, the make if you know it, and send a photo or video.
Engineer visit
An engineer inspects the shutter, finds the cause and makes it safe.
Fixed repair price
You get the repair price before parts are fitted; simple fixes are often done on the first visit.
Tested and reported
Limits and safety devices are checked, and you get a note of what was done.
Manual to electric conversion: common questions
Do you cover Thatcham?
Yes. Send the postcode and we will arrange a survey in Thatcham. We also cover nearby Newbury, Basingstoke and Didcot.
Can any manual shutter be converted?
Most can, if the curtain, barrel and box are in good condition. Very worn or damaged shutters are better replaced, and we tell you which at survey.
Will it still open in a power cut?
Yes, a manual override is fitted as part of the conversion.
Do I need an electrician?
The shutter needs a power supply nearby. The connection is made by a qualified electrician, and a new circuit is quoted separately if there is no supply.
Will you take away my old shutter?
Yes. Removal and disposal of an old shutter is included when we quote for a replacement.
What details help you quote quickly?
The postcode, the approximate width and height of the opening, whether you want manual or electric operation, and a photo of the frontage.
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Get a fixed price in Thatcham
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.