Manual to electric conversion in Gateshead
We cover Gateshead and nearby Wallsend, Hebburn and Jarrow for manual to electric conversion, on shutters other companies fitted as well as our own.
Guide prices for manual to electric conversion in Gateshead run from £295 to £2,195 ex VAT (£354 to £2,634 inc VAT), depending on the fault, the parts needed and access.
- NE8 and nearby
- Tyne and Wear
- 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 existing curtain and box are inspected first, because a worn shutter is not worth motorising.
Converting is often a good step before an older shutter's spring fails. A manual override is fitted so the shutter can still be operated in a power cut.
Options we can specify
- Manual override for power cuts
- Commissioning and safety checks
- Single-visit fitting in most cases
- Tube motor sized to the curtain
- Options for heavy steel curtains
- Condition check of curtain, barrel and box
Guide prices in Gateshead
| 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 Gateshead and nearby
If your premises are in Gateshead or nearby Wallsend, Hebburn and Jarrow, we can survey and quote. Give us the full postcode, in or around NE8, and we will arrange a time.
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.
Questions about manual to electric conversion in Gateshead
Do you cover Gateshead?
Yes. Send the postcode and we will arrange a survey in Gateshead. We also cover nearby Wallsend, Hebburn and Jarrow.
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.
How long does a conversion take?
Usually a single visit once the motor and controls are ready.
Are your prices fixed?
Yes. After the survey you get a written price for the agreed specification, confirmed before anything is ordered or any work starts. If you change the specification, or a hidden problem such as a weak lintel is found during fitting, we price it and agree it with you before carrying on.
What details help you quote quickly?
The postcode, the approximate width and height of the opening, whether you want manual or electric operation, and a photo of the frontage.
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Get a fixed price in Gateshead
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.