Fitting, replacement and upgrades · EX4
Manual to electric roller door conversion in Exeter
We convert manual roller garage doors to electric for homes in Exeter and elsewhere in Devon. You get remote operation, a manual override for power cuts, and a fitting date confirmed in writing once you've accepted the quote.
- Guide price
- from £495 inc VAT
- First step
- Free survey
- Covers
- Exeter, EX4, EX1 and EX2
- Area
- Devon
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What should I know about manual to electric roller door conversion in Exeter?
- A manual override lets you open the converted door in a power cut, and a battery backup unit can be added.
- Every converted door is force-tested to BS EN 12453 and handed over with a Declaration of Conformity.
- Where there's no socket near the box, a qualified electrician fits a fused spur from an existing circuit, priced as a separate line.
- A safety edge on the bottom rail, and photocells where the risk assessment calls for them, stop or reverse the door on obstruction.
How does it work in Exeter?
Once you accept, your fitting date is confirmed in writing and depends on installer availability. On the day the motor, controls and safety devices are fitted, tested and handed over with the paperwork.
- 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 Exeter?
| 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 Exeter and nearby
Our coverage in Devon includes Exeter and the EX4, EX1 and EX2 postcode districts, so the same guide prices and written quotes apply here.
Other places close to Exeter that we cover include Exmouth, Tiverton and Newton Abbot.
Rules that apply in Exeter
Electrics
An electric door needs a power supply near the roller box. Electrical work must meet BS 7671, and in England some domestic electrical work is notifiable under Part P, so it is done by a registered competent person or signed off by building control.
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 UKCA or CE marking, as the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 require.
Manual to electric roller door conversion in Exeter: questions
What do you check at a survey in EX4?
At a survey in EX4 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 you charge more for Exeter than other towns in Devon?
No. Guide prices are the same for Exeter as for anywhere else we cover in Devon. The written quote reflects your opening and the door you choose, not your postcode, apart from islands and remote areas where any travel cost is shown in advance.
Is an electric roller door worth it for a garage in Exeter?
That depends on how often you use the garage. An electric door opens from the car with a remote and has safety devices fitted, while a manual door costs less and suits occasional use. We price both for your Exeter garage so you can compare.
How much does manual to electric roller door conversion cost in Exeter?
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 Exeter as elsewhere we cover.
Is converting better value than buying a new electric door?
Compare the conversion price with the new-door prices on our prices page. A conversion keeps your existing curtain, barrel, box and guides, so it only makes sense when those parts are in good condition. If the door is worn, or you'd like insulated laths, a new electric door may be better value overall, and your quote can show both.
Will I still be able to open the door by hand?
Not in the way you do now, because the motor holds the curtain in place. Most electric roller doors have a manual override, usually an internal crank or winding handle, for use in a power cut. A battery backup unit can also be added so the door runs for a limited number of cycles when the power is off.
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