A faulty shutter is rarely just an inconvenience for a Cornwall business owner. It decides whether you can open on time, whether the premises are secure overnight and whether your insurer is happy. We book manual to electric conversion throughout Cornwall and agree the price with you before any parts are fitted.
- Service
- Manual to electric conversion
- Area
- Cornwall, South West
- Guide price
- £650 to £1,400 ex VAT
- Towns listed
- 6
- Postcode areas
- PL, TR
- Emergency visits
- Next available slot
Where in Cornwall do you cover?
Coverage in Cornwall takes in Newquay, Falmouth, St Austell, Penzance and Bodmin, plus the villages and business parks between them. Postcode areas served include PL and TR.
What the repair involves in Cornwall
Push-up or winding-handle shutters converted to electric operation. That is the core of our manual to electric conversion work. The engineer also checks the rest of the shutter while on site, so you know about any other part that is close to failing before it strands you.
- Check the curtain and barrel are sound enough to motorise
- Fit a tubular or external motor sized to the curtain
- Add controls, isolator and manual override
- Set limits and show staff how to use it
Signs you need manual to electric conversion
- Winding handle gearbox is worn
- You want remote or key-switch control
- Springs keep failing on a large shutter
- Staff struggle to lift a heavy manual shutter
How much does manual to electric conversion cost in Cornwall?
As a guide, manual to electric conversion typically costs £650 to £1,400 excluding VAT. The exact figure depends on the shutter size, the make and whether parts need ordering, and it is always confirmed before work begins.
How do I book?
Send us your details and we will come back with a visit time. If the shutter is stuck open or shut and the premises cannot be secured, say so and the job is treated as a priority. If a repair is not worth doing, you will be told plainly, with a price for the alternative so you can decide without pressure.
Manual to electric conversion in Cornwall: questions
Can a manual shop shutter be converted to electric?
Usually, provided the curtain and barrel are in good condition. A motor sized to the curtain weight is fitted with controls, an isolator and a manual override, so staff are not lifting a heavy shutter every day.
How much does manual to electric conversion cost in Cornwall?
A typical guide price is £650 to £1,400 excluding VAT. Shutter width, make, parts availability and out-of-hours attendance move the figure up or down, and the final price is confirmed in writing before work starts.
Do you cover all of Cornwall?
Yes. We regularly attend Truro, Newquay, Falmouth and St Austell, and other towns and business parks across Cornwall. Share your postcode and we will confirm the visit time.
Who carries out the repair?
An engineer who specialises in roller shutters. The written quote names the company carrying out and invoicing the work before you agree to go ahead.