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Manual to electric roller door conversion in Lerwick
We convert manual roller garage doors to electric for homes in Lerwick and elsewhere in the Highlands, Moray and Islands. You get remote operation, a manual override for power cuts, and a fitting date confirmed in writing once you've accepted the quote. Travel to Lerwick is priced individually and shown in writing before you agree to anything.
- Guide price
- from £495 inc VAT
- First step
- Survey arranged individually
- Covers
- Lerwick, ZE1
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What should I know about manual to electric roller door conversion in Lerwick?
- Where there's no socket near the box, a qualified electrician fits a fused spur from an existing circuit, priced as a separate line.
- Every converted door is force-tested to BS EN 12453 and handed over with a Declaration of Conformity.
- 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.
- Wall keypads, key switches and smart app control can be added to a conversion as separate, priced options.
How does it work in Lerwick?
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
Survey
Arranged individually because of travel; any travel charge is confirmed in writing before booking.
- 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 Lerwick?
| 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 Lerwick
We can cover Lerwick, but work here is arranged individually: any travel cost is shown in your written quote before you agree to anything. Lerwick lies around 215 miles from Inverness.
Rules that apply in Lerwick
Electrics
An electric door needs a power supply near the roller box. Part P does not apply in Scotland, but electrical work must meet BS 7671 and the Scottish building standards where it forms part of building work.
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 Lerwick: questions
How much does manual to electric roller door conversion cost in Lerwick?
Our guide price for manual to electric roller door conversion is from £495 inc VAT. The door price depends on the opening size, the specification and any extras. Travel to Lerwick is priced individually and shown in your written quote before you agree to anything.
Is an electric roller door worth it for a garage in Lerwick?
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 Lerwick garage so you can compare.
How do surveys work in Lerwick?
Surveys in Lerwick are arranged individually because of travel. Any travel charge is confirmed in writing before the survey is booked, so you know the full cost before anyone comes out, and there is no obligation to go ahead with the quote.
Can I get a price for Lerwick 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.
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.
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 survey.