Fitting, replacement and upgrades · SO40
Manual to electric roller door conversion in Totton
Tired of lifting a manual roller door by hand in Totton? 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
- Totton, SO40, SO16 and SO15
- Area
- Hampshire
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What should I know about manual to electric roller door conversion in Totton?
- 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.
- Where there's no socket near the box, a qualified electrician fits a fused spur from an existing circuit, priced as a separate line.
- 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.
How does it work in Totton?
Get a guide price online for converting your manual roller door. Then book a free survey at your home in Totton.
- 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 Totton?
| 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 Totton and nearby
We survey and fit roller garage doors across Totton, including SO40, SO16 and SO15, as part of our coverage in Hampshire. Totton lies around 13 miles from Winchester.
Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Southampton (4 miles) and Hythe (6 miles).
Rules that apply in Totton
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 Totton: questions
Can I get a price for Totton 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.
Do you cover Totton?
Yes. Totton is part of the area we cover in Hampshire, including SO40, SO16 and SO15. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.
What do you check at a survey in SO40?
At a survey in SO40 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.
How much does manual to electric roller door conversion cost in Totton?
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 Totton as elsewhere we cover.
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.
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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See a guide price in four steps, then book a free survey.