Manual to electric conversion in Folkestone
From the CT19 postcode district outwards, we provide manual to electric conversion across Folkestone, with safety checks after every powered repair.
Guide prices for manual to electric conversion in Folkestone run from £295 to £2,195 ex VAT (£354 to £2,634 inc VAT), depending on the fault, the parts needed and access.
- CT19 and nearby
- Kent
- 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 Folkestone
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. A key switch is the usual control for shops, with remotes and timers as options.
Specification options
- Commissioning and safety checks
- Electrical connection by a qualified electrician
- Options for heavy steel curtains
- Single-visit fitting in most cases
- Condition check of curtain, barrel and box
- Key switch, remote or timer control
Guide prices in Folkestone
| 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 Folkestone
We cover Folkestone and the surrounding CT19 district as part of our work across Kent. Folkestone is around 31 miles from Maidstone, and we also cover nearby Dover, Ashford (Kent) and Deal.
Rules in England
Electrical work
Electric shutters are wired to BS 7671, the IET Wiring Regulations. In homes in England, new circuits are notifiable under Part P of the Building Regulations, so the work is done by a registered electrician who can self-certify it, or notified to building control.
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 Folkestone
Do you cover Folkestone?
Yes. Send the postcode and we will arrange a survey in Folkestone. We also cover nearby Dover, Ashford (Kent) and Deal.
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.
Can you fit outside trading hours?
Yes, out-of-hours fitting can be arranged for shops and businesses that cannot close during the day.
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 Folkestone, across Kent, or read about manual to electric conversion.
Get a fixed price in Folkestone
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.