Manual to electric conversion in Herne Bay
Manual to electric conversion in Herne Bay and the CT6 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 Herne Bay run from £295 to £2,195 ex VAT (£354 to £2,634 inc VAT), depending on the fault, the parts needed and access.
- CT6 and nearby
- Kent
- England
Book a visit
Tell us what the shutter is doing. We confirm the price before an engineer visits.
How manual to electric conversion works, and what to ask for
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 tube motor is fitted into the barrel, replacing the spring on most push-up shutters. A manual override is fitted so the shutter can still be operated in a power cut.
What's included
- Commissioning and safety checks
- Condition check of curtain, barrel and box
- Manual override for power cuts
- Options for heavy steel curtains
- Tube motor sized to the curtain
- Electrical connection by a qualified electrician
Guide prices in Herne Bay
| 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 Herne Bay
Our engineers travel across Kent, including Herne Bay (CT6). We also cover nearby Whitstable, Canterbury and Faversham, so jobs at more than one site can be grouped into one visit.
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 Herne Bay?
Yes. We survey, fit and repair manual to electric conversion in Herne Bay and the CT6 district, as part of our coverage across Kent.
How long does a conversion take?
Usually a single visit once the motor and controls are ready.
Will it still open in a power cut?
Yes, a manual override is fitted as part of the conversion.
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.
Do you repair shutters fitted by other companies?
Yes. We repair and service most makes of roller shutter, grille and industrial door, whoever fitted them.
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.
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Get a fixed price in Herne Bay
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.