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Manual to electric roller door conversion in Portsmouth
Manual to electric conversions in Portsmouth 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 PO5 postcodes with a free survey and written quote.
- Guide price
- from £495 inc VAT
- First step
- Free survey
- Covers
- Portsmouth, PO5, PO1 and PO2
- Area
- Hampshire
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What should I know about manual to electric roller door conversion in Portsmouth?
- 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.
- The free survey checks that the curtain, barrel, box and guide rails are sound and compatible before anything is quoted.
- 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 Portsmouth?
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 Portsmouth?
| 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 Portsmouth and nearby
We take enquiries from across Portsmouth, from PO5 outwards, and confirm every price and date in writing before anything is ordered. Portsmouth is about 21 miles from Winchester.
Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Gosport (2 miles) and Fareham (5 miles).
Rules that apply in Portsmouth
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 Portsmouth: questions
Do you charge more for Portsmouth than other towns in Hampshire?
No. Guide prices are the same for Portsmouth as for anywhere else we cover in Hampshire. 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 Portsmouth?
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 Portsmouth garage so you can compare.
Can I get a price for Portsmouth 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.
What do you check at a survey in PO5?
At a survey in PO5 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.
What safety devices are added to a converted door?
A converted door gets a pressure-sensitive safety edge on the bottom rail and, where the risk assessment calls for them, photocells across the opening. These stop or reverse the door if it touches or detects an obstruction. After fitting, the closing force is tested to BS EN 12453, and you receive a Declaration of Conformity along with the rest of the handover paperwork.
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.
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