Fitting, replacement and upgrades · GU14
Manual to electric roller door conversion in Farnborough
We convert manual roller garage doors to electric for homes in Farnborough and elsewhere in Hampshire. 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
- Farnborough, GU14, GU16 and GU17
- Area
- Hampshire
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What should I know about manual to electric roller door conversion in Farnborough?
- 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.
- The free survey checks that the curtain, barrel, box and guide rails are sound and compatible before anything is quoted.
- 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.
How does it work in Farnborough?
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 Farnborough?
| 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 Farnborough and nearby
If your garage is in Farnborough (GU14, GU16 and GU17), you can get a guide price online now, and we confirm any survey or visit date in writing. Farnborough is about 29 miles from Winchester.
We also cover Camberley (3 miles), Aldershot (3 miles) and Fleet (3 miles).
Rules that apply in Farnborough
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 Farnborough: questions
Is an electric roller door worth it for a garage in Farnborough?
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 Farnborough garage so you can compare.
How much does manual to electric roller door conversion cost in Farnborough?
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 Farnborough as elsewhere we cover.
What do you check at a survey in GU14?
At a survey in GU14 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 Farnborough 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.
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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See a guide price in four steps, then book a free survey.