Every week retailers across North West lose trading hours to shutters that will not budge. For businesses in Lancashire we offer manual to electric conversion with a written price agreed up front, carried out by engineers who work on shop shutters day in, day out.
- Service
- Manual to electric conversion
- Area
- Lancashire, North West
- Guide price
- £650 to £1,400 ex VAT
- Towns listed
- 7
- Postcode areas
- BB, FY, LA, PR
- Emergency visits
- Next available slot
Where in Lancashire do you cover?
Across Lancashire we attend high streets, retail parks and industrial estates in places such as Chorley, Accrington, Preston, Blackpool and Blackburn. Postcode areas we see most often here include BB, FY, LA and PR.
Signs you need manual to electric conversion
- Staff struggle to lift a heavy manual shutter
- Winding handle gearbox is worn
- You want remote or key-switch control
- Springs keep failing on a large shutter
What the repair involves in Lancashire
What does manual to electric conversion involve? In short: find the cause, agree the price, fix it and test it. Push-up or winding-handle shutters converted to electric operation. Anything that needs ordering is confirmed in writing with a fitting date.
- 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 Lancashire?
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?
To book, call us, send the quote form or start a live chat. Photos or a short video of the shutter help the engineer arrive with the right parts. 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 Lancashire: 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 Lancashire?
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 Lancashire?
Yes. We regularly attend Preston, Blackpool, Blackburn and Burnley, and other towns and business parks across Lancashire. 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.