Manual to electric conversion in Dover
Book manual to electric conversion in Dover: send the postcode, the type of shutter and what it is doing, and we will arrange a visit.
In the CT16 area, manual to electric conversion typically costs £295 to £2,195 ex VAT (£354 to £2,634 inc VAT). We confirm a fixed price before any parts are fitted.
- CT16 and nearby
- Kent
- England
Book a visit
Tell us what the shutter is doing. We confirm the price before an engineer visits.
Manual to electric conversion in Dover: the essentials
A tube motor is fitted into the barrel, replacing the spring on most push-up shutters. The existing curtain and box are inspected first, because a worn shutter is not worth motorising.
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
- Tube motor sized to the curtain
- Commissioning and safety checks
- Key switch, remote or timer control
- Options for heavy steel curtains
- Condition check of curtain, barrel and box
- Electrical connection by a qualified electrician
Guide prices in Dover
| 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 Dover
Jobs in Dover are planned as part of our Kent coverage, and visits can be combined with jobs in nearby Folkestone, Deal and Canterbury. Planning rules are those of your local council in England.
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.
Before you book in Dover
Do you cover Dover?
Yes. We survey, fit and repair manual to electric conversion in Dover and the CT16 district, as part of our coverage across Kent.
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 it still open in a power cut?
Yes, a manual override is fitted as part of the conversion.
How long does a conversion take?
Usually a single visit once the motor and controls are ready.
Is the survey free?
Yes, for new shutters, grilles and doors: the survey and written quote are free and there is no obligation to go ahead. Repair and servicing visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we visit.
How long does it take from order to fitting?
Shutters are made to measure after the survey, so the lead time depends on the product, colour and any security rating. We confirm it in your quote.
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Get a fixed price in Dover
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.