Fitting, replacement and upgrades · BR6
Manual to electric roller door conversion in Orpington
Tired of lifting a manual roller door by hand in Orpington? We can fit a tubular motor, controls and safety devices to a sound door for homes in Greater London, after a free survey that checks the curtain, barrel, box and guides are compatible.
- Guide price
- from £495 inc VAT
- First step
- Free survey
- Covers
- Orpington, BR6, BR5 and BR7
- Area
- Greater London
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What should I know about manual to electric roller door conversion in Orpington?
- Wall keypads, key switches and smart app control can be added to a conversion as separate, priced options.
- Every converted door is force-tested to BS EN 12453 and handed over with a Declaration of Conformity.
- A manual override lets you open the converted door in a power cut, and a battery backup unit can be added.
- If your door isn't suitable for a motor, we tell you plainly and price a new electric door for comparison.
How does it work in Orpington?
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 Orpington?
| 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 Orpington and nearby
We take enquiries from across Orpington, from BR6 outwards, and confirm every price and date in writing before anything is ordered. Orpington is about 13 miles from Westminster.
We also cover Sidcup (4 miles), Swanley (4 miles) and Bromley (4 miles).
Rules that apply in Orpington
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 Orpington: questions
What do you check at a survey in BR6?
At a survey in BR6 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.
Is the survey in Orpington really free?
Yes. For a new door, a replacement or a conversion, the survey is free and there is no obligation to go ahead. We measure the opening, check the lintel, headroom, side room and power, and send a written quote afterwards.
Can I message you a photo of my garage in Orpington?
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 Orpington. Send them by WhatsApp or mention them in your enquiry, and we will reply in writing.
Can I get a price for Orpington 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.
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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