Manual to electric conversion in Edinburgh
Need manual to electric conversion in Edinburgh? Describe the problem, send a photo if you can, and we will confirm the price before an engineer visits.
Guide prices for manual to electric conversion in Edinburgh run from £295 to £2,195 ex VAT (£354 to £2,634 inc VAT), depending on the fault, the parts needed and access.
- EH1 and nearby
- Edinburgh & the Lothians
- Scotland
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 Edinburgh
Heavier steel curtains may need a larger barrel or a different drive to motorise properly. Conversion removes the daily strain of lifting a heavy curtain, which is often the main reason people ask for it.
A manual override is fitted so the shutter can still be operated in a power cut. Once motorised, the shutter is commissioned with safety checks like any powered door.
Specification options
- Manual override for power cuts
- Condition check of curtain, barrel and box
- Commissioning and safety checks
- Single-visit fitting in most cases
- Electrical connection by a qualified electrician
- Options for heavy steel curtains
Guide prices in Edinburgh
| 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 Edinburgh
We cover Edinburgh, the EH1 district and nearby Musselburgh, Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline, as part of our Edinburgh & the Lothians coverage.
Rules in Scotland
Electrical work
Electric shutters are wired to BS 7671, the IET Wiring Regulations. In Scotland electrical work in buildings must also meet the Scottish building standards, and is carried out and certified by a qualified electrician.
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.
Questions about manual to electric conversion in Edinburgh
Do you cover Edinburgh?
Yes. Edinburgh (EH1) is within our Edinburgh & the Lothians coverage, along with nearby Musselburgh, Kirkcaldy and Dunfermline.
How long does a conversion take?
Usually a single visit once the motor and controls are ready.
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 your guide prices include VAT?
Guide prices are shown both excluding VAT and including VAT at the standard rate of 20%. For a home, the price including VAT is what you pay.
Will you take away my old shutter?
Yes. Removal and disposal of an old shutter is included when we quote for a replacement.
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See everything we do in Edinburgh, across Edinburgh & the Lothians, or read about manual to electric conversion.
Get a fixed price in Edinburgh
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.