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Manual to electric roller door conversion in Antrim
Converting a roller door to electric in Antrim means more than adding a motor. Every door we convert for homes in County Antrim gets safety devices, force testing to BS EN 12453 and a Declaration of Conformity at handover.
- Guide price
- from £495 inc VAT
- First step
- Free survey
- Covers
- Antrim, BT41
- Area
- County Antrim
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What should I know about manual to electric roller door conversion in Antrim?
- A safety edge on the bottom rail, and photocells where the risk assessment calls for them, stop or reverse the door on obstruction.
- A manual override lets you open the converted door in a power cut, and a battery backup unit can be added.
- The engineer releases the spring tension and converts or replaces the barrel so a tubular motor can drive it, with a control box on the wall.
- Where there's no socket near the box, a qualified electrician fits a fused spur from an existing circuit, priced as a separate line.
How does it work in Antrim?
We check the curtain, barrel, box, guides and power, and confirm whether the door can take a motor. You receive a written quote for the conversion, or for a new door if conversion isn't suitable.
- STEP 01
Guide price
Answer a few quick questions online and see a price range for the conversion.
- STEP 02
Free survey
We check the curtain, barrel, box, guides and power, and confirm the door can take a motor.
- STEP 03
Written quote
You get the price inc VAT, what is included and the payment stages in writing.
- STEP 04
Fitting day
Motor, controls and safety devices fitted, the door commissioned and the paperwork handed over.
How much does manual to electric roller door conversion cost in Antrim?
| Item | Guide price (inc VAT) | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Manual to electric conversion, fitted and commissioned | £495–£895 | £412.50–£745.83 + VAT |
Guide prices for homes, last reviewed 25 October 2026. Your written quote is the price. See the full price list.
Covering Antrim and nearby
We take enquiries from across Antrim, from BT41 outwards, and confirm every price and date in writing before anything is ordered. Antrim lies around 14 miles from Belfast.
Other places close to Antrim that we cover include Ballymena, Newtownabbey and Belfast.
Rules that apply in Antrim
Electrics
An electric door needs a power supply near the roller box. Part P does not apply in Northern Ireland, but electrical work must still meet BS 7671 and be carried out by a qualified electrician.
Powered door safety
Every powered door we fit is commissioned with force testing to BS EN 12453 and handed over with a Declaration of Conformity and CE marking, which is the marking that applies to machinery placed on the market in Northern Ireland.
Manual to electric roller door conversion in Antrim: questions
Do you cover Antrim?
Yes. Antrim is part of the area we cover in County Antrim, including BT41. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.
What do you check at a survey in BT41?
At a survey in BT41 we measure the width and height of the opening, the headroom above it for the roller box, the side room for the guide rails and the floor level. We also look at the lintel and where power can come from for an electric door.
Do I need permission for a new roller garage door in Antrim?
Replacing a garage door is not usually development that needs planning permission in Northern Ireland, and widening the opening needs building control approval from your council. If you live in a listed building, a conservation area or on an estate with covenants or planning conditions, check before ordering.
How much does manual to electric roller door conversion cost in Antrim?
Our guide price for manual to electric roller door conversion is from £495 inc VAT. The figure for your garage depends on the opening size, the door specification and any extras, and is confirmed in a written quote after a free survey. The guide prices are the same in Antrim as elsewhere we cover.
How do I know if my manual roller door can be motorised?
The only reliable way is a survey. We check that the curtain runs smoothly, the laths are undamaged, and the barrel, box and guide rails are sound and compatible with a tubular motor. If they are, we quote for the conversion; if not, we explain why and price a new electric door so you can compare the two.
What safety devices are added to a converted door?
A converted door gets a pressure-sensitive safety edge on the bottom rail and, where the risk assessment calls for them, photocells across the opening. These stop or reverse the door if it touches or detects an obstruction. After fitting, the closing force is tested to BS EN 12453, and you receive a Declaration of Conformity along with the rest of the handover paperwork.
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See a guide price in four steps, then book a free survey.