Manual to electric conversion in Renfrewshire & Inverclyde
We provide manual to electric conversion throughout Renfrewshire & Inverclyde: Paisley, Greenock and Newton Mearns and the towns in between, with the price agreed before work starts.
Guide prices for manual to electric conversion in Renfrewshire & Inverclyde run from £295 to £2,195 ex VAT (£354 to £2,634 inc VAT) for the common jobs, with the exact figure fixed in writing before work starts.
- Scotland
- 4 towns covered
- From £295 + VAT
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 Renfrewshire & Inverclyde
A manual override is fitted so the shutter can still be operated in a power cut. Converting is often a good step before an older shutter's spring fails. The existing curtain and box are inspected first, because a worn shutter is not worth motorising.
A tube motor is fitted into the barrel, replacing the spring on most push-up shutters. A key switch is the usual control for shops, with remotes and timers as options.
Specification options
- Tube motor sized to the curtain
- Manual override for power cuts
- Single-visit fitting in most cases
- Options for heavy steel curtains
- Commissioning and safety checks
- Condition check of curtain, barrel and box

Guide prices in Renfrewshire & Inverclyde
| 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.
Covering Renfrewshire & Inverclyde
We cover Renfrewshire & Inverclyde from Paisley to Greenock, Newton Mearns and Renfrew, with 4 towns listed below. Planning decisions for external shutters sit with your local council in Scotland, and we check the position at survey.
Rules in Scotland
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.
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.
Towns we cover in Renfrewshire & Inverclyde
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
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.
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.
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 Renfrewshire & Inverclyde
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.
