Fitting, replacement and upgrades · SO15
Manual to electric roller door conversion in Southampton
Tired of lifting a manual roller door by hand in Southampton? We can fit a tubular motor, controls and safety devices to a sound door for homes in Hampshire, 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
- Southampton, SO15, SO14 and SO17
- Area
- Hampshire
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What should I know about manual to electric roller door conversion in Southampton?
- Where there's no socket near the box, a qualified electrician fits a fused spur from an existing circuit, priced as a separate line.
- A manual override lets you open the converted door in a power cut, and a battery backup unit can be added.
- 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 Southampton?
Once you accept, your fitting date is confirmed in writing and depends on installer availability. On the day the motor, controls and safety devices are fitted, tested and handed over with the paperwork.
- 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 Southampton?
| 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 Southampton and nearby
Southampton is a big place, so tell us your postcode when you ask for a price; we cover every SO district and confirm dates in writing. For reference, Southampton sits roughly 12 miles from Winchester.
Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Hythe (3 miles) and Totton (4 miles).
Rules that apply in Southampton
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 Southampton: questions
Do you charge more for Southampton than other towns in Hampshire?
No. Guide prices are the same for Southampton 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 the survey in Southampton 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.
What do you check at a survey in SO15?
At a survey in SO15 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 an electric roller door worth it for a garage in Southampton?
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 Southampton garage so you can compare.
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.
Do I need an electrician for a conversion?
An electric door needs a power supply near the box, usually a fused spur or a socket. If you already have one in a suitable place, it can normally be used. If not, a qualified electrician fits a new fused spur, priced separately in your quote. In England and Wales some domestic electrical work is notifiable under Part P.
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