Every week retailers across South East lose trading hours to shutters that will not budge. For businesses in West Sussex 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
- West Sussex, South East
- Guide price
- £650 to £1,400 ex VAT
- Towns listed
- 5
- Postcode areas
- BN, PO, RH
- Emergency visits
- Next available slot
Where in West Sussex do you cover?
Our engineers regularly travel to Crawley, Worthing, Chichester, Horsham and Bognor Regis, 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
- 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
What the repair involves in West Sussex
Manual to electric conversion usually starts with the engineer watching the shutter run, if it runs at all, then checking the parts most likely to be at fault. Push-up or winding-handle shutters converted to electric operation. Where the part is carried on the van the job is often finished the same visit.
- 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 West Sussex?
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 West Sussex: 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 West Sussex?
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 West Sussex?
Yes. We regularly attend Crawley, Worthing, Chichester and Horsham, and other towns and business parks across West Sussex. 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.