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Manual to electric roller door conversion in Catford

Manual to electric conversions in Catford start with an honest check of your existing door. If it's sound, we quote for the conversion; if it isn't, we say so and price a new electric door instead. We cover SE6 postcodes with a free survey and written quote.

Guide price
from £495 inc VAT
First step
Free survey
Covers
Catford, SE6, SE13 and SE4
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What should I know about manual to electric roller door conversion in Catford?

  • If your door isn't suitable for a motor, we tell you plainly and price a new electric door for comparison.
  • 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.
  • 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.

How does it work in Catford?

Get a guide price online for converting your manual roller door. Then book a free survey at your home in Catford.

  1. STEP 01

    Guide price

    Answer a few quick questions online and see a price range for the conversion.

  2. STEP 02

    Free survey

    We check the curtain, barrel, box, guides and power, and confirm the door can take a motor.

  3. STEP 03

    Written quote

    You get the price inc VAT, what is included and the payment stages in writing.

  4. 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 Catford?

ItemGuide 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 Catford and nearby

Our coverage in Greater London includes Catford and the SE6, SE13 and SE4 postcode districts, so the same guide prices and written quotes apply here. Catford lies around 6 miles from Westminster.

We also cover Lewisham (1 mile), Blackheath (2 miles) and Greenwich (2 miles).

Rules that apply in Catford

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 Catford: questions

What do you check at a survey in SE6?

At a survey in SE6 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 Catford?

Replacing a garage door is not usually development that needs planning permission in England, and widening the opening needs building control approval. 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 Catford?

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 Catford as elsewhere we cover.

Can I get a price for Catford without anyone visiting?

Yes. The guide price tool takes four steps and gives a range for your opening and door type. It is a guide, not a quote: the written quote comes after the survey or once the visit price is agreed.

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.

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.

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Manual to electric roller door conversion in Catford

See a guide price in four steps, then book a free survey.

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