Fitting, replacement and upgrades · BN1
Manual to electric roller door conversion in Brighton
If your roller door in Brighton is in good condition but heavy to lift, a conversion may suit it. We survey homes in the BN1 area free of charge, check the power supply near the box, and quote any new fused spur separately.
- Guide price
- from £495 inc VAT
- First step
- Free survey
- Covers
- Brighton, BN1, BN3 and BN2
- Area
- East Sussex
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What should I know about manual to electric roller door conversion in Brighton?
- The free survey checks that the curtain, barrel, box and guide rails are sound and compatible before anything is quoted.
- Wall keypads, key switches and smart app control can be added to a conversion as separate, priced options.
- If your door isn't suitable for a motor, we tell you plainly and price a new electric door for comparison.
- 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 Brighton?
Get a guide price online for converting your manual roller door. Then book a free survey at your home in Brighton.
- 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 Brighton?
| 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 Brighton and nearby
We cover the whole of Brighton, across the BN postcode area, with the same guide prices and written quotes in every district.
We also cover Hove (1 mile), Portslade (4 miles) and Rottingdean (4 miles).
Rules that apply in Brighton
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 Brighton: questions
Do you cover Brighton?
Yes. Brighton is part of the area we cover in East Sussex, including BN1, BN3 and BN2. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.
Is an electric roller door worth it for a garage in Brighton?
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 Brighton garage so you can compare.
Do you charge more for Brighton than other towns in East Sussex?
No. Guide prices are the same for Brighton as for anywhere else we cover in East Sussex. 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.
Can I message you a photo of my garage in Brighton?
Yes. Photos of the opening, the inside of the garage above the door and any existing door help us give a more useful guide price for Brighton. Send them by WhatsApp or mention them in your enquiry, and we will reply in writing.
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.
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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See a guide price in four steps, then book a free survey.