Shopkeepers, landlords and facilities teams in Kent contact us when a shutter starts jamming, grinding or refusing to lock. Our manual to electric conversion service starts with a proper diagnosis rather than guesswork, so you pay for the fix the shutter actually needs.
- Service
- Manual to electric conversion
- Area
- Kent, South East
- Guide price
- £650 to £1,400 ex VAT
- Towns listed
- 9
- Postcode areas
- CT, DA, ME, TN
- Emergency visits
- Next available slot
Where in Kent do you cover?
Our engineers regularly travel to Canterbury, Ashford, Dartford, Gillingham and Margate, which means a visit to your town is normally planned into an existing route rather than charged as a long-distance call-out.
Signs you need manual to electric conversion
- You want remote or key-switch control
- Springs keep failing on a large shutter
- Staff struggle to lift a heavy manual shutter
- Winding handle gearbox is worn
What the repair involves in Kent
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
How much does manual to electric conversion cost in Kent?
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?
The quickest route is a phone call, but the form on this page works just as well out of hours. We reply with an appointment window and the name of the company carrying out the work. Nothing is fitted until you have agreed a written price, and the quote tells you which company is doing the job and when.
Manual to electric conversion in Kent: 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 Kent?
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 Kent?
Yes. We regularly attend Maidstone, Canterbury, Ashford and Dartford, and other towns and business parks across Kent. 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.