Manual to electric conversion in West Sussex
Manual to electric conversion across West Sussex, including Crawley, Worthing and Bognor Regis, for most makes of shutter and door.
Guide prices for manual to electric conversion in West Sussex 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.
- England
- South East
- From £295 + VAT
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Tell us what the shutter is doing. We confirm the price before an engineer visits.
Manual to electric conversion in West Sussex: the essentials
A tube motor is fitted into the barrel, replacing the spring on most push-up shutters. 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.
Converting is often a good step before an older shutter's spring fails. A key switch is the usual control for shops, with remotes and timers as options.
Features to choose from
- Commissioning and safety checks
- Manual override for power cuts
- Electrical connection by a qualified electrician
- Condition check of curtain, barrel and box
- Key switch, remote or timer control
- Tube motor sized to the curtain

Guide prices in West Sussex
| 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 West Sussex
We cover West Sussex from Crawley to Worthing, Bognor Regis and Littlehampton, with 9 towns listed below. Planning decisions for external shutters sit with your local council in England, and we check the position at survey.
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.
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.
Towns we cover in West Sussex
- Manual to electric conversion in Crawley
- Manual to electric conversion in Worthing
- Manual to electric conversion in Bognor Regis
- Manual to electric conversion in Littlehampton
- Manual to electric conversion in Horsham
- Manual to electric conversion in Haywards Heath
- Manual to electric conversion in Chichester
- Manual to electric conversion in Burgess Hill
- Manual to electric conversion in East Grinstead
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.
Your questions answered
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.
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.
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.
Can you fit outside trading hours?
Yes, out-of-hours fitting can be arranged for shops and businesses that cannot close during the day.
Other services in West Sussex
- Industrial roller shutter doors in West Sussex
- Counter & hatch shutters in West Sussex
- Perforated & punched shutters in West Sussex
- Home security shutters in West Sussex
- Steel roller shutters in West Sussex
- Security roller shutters in West Sussex
- Retractable security grilles in West Sussex
- Electric roller shutters in West Sussex
- Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in West Sussex
See everything we do in West Sussex, or read about manual to electric conversion.
Get a fixed price in West Sussex
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.
