Manual to electric conversion in Washington
From the NE37 postcode district outwards, we provide manual to electric conversion across Washington, with safety checks after every powered repair.
In the NE37 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.
- NE37 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
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.
Heavier steel curtains may need a larger barrel or a different drive to motorise properly. A key switch is the usual control for shops, with remotes and timers as options.
Specification options
- Manual override for power cuts
- Commissioning and safety checks
- Options for heavy steel curtains
- Condition check of curtain, barrel and box
- Key switch, remote or timer control
- Electrical connection by a qualified electrician
Guide prices in Washington
| 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 Washington
Jobs in Washington are planned as part of our Tyne and Wear coverage, and visits can be combined with jobs in nearby Chester-le-Street, Houghton-le-Spring and Hebburn. Planning rules are those of your local council in England.
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 Washington
Do you cover Washington?
Yes. Send the postcode and we will arrange a survey in Washington. We also cover nearby Chester-le-Street, Houghton-le-Spring and Hebburn.
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 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.
Can you fit outside trading hours?
Yes, out-of-hours fitting can be arranged for shops and businesses that cannot close during the day.
Can I get a quote from photos?
Photos and approximate sizes let us give you a guide price quickly. A survey is still needed before a shutter is made, because it is built to exact measurements.
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Get a fixed price in Washington
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.