Fitting, replacement and upgrades · ME7
Manual to electric roller door conversion in Gillingham
If your roller door in Gillingham is in good condition but heavy to lift, a conversion may suit it. We survey homes in the ME7 area free of charge, check the power supply near the box, and quote any new fused spur separately.
- Guide price
- from £495 inc VAT
- First step
- Free survey
- Covers
- Gillingham, ME7, ME4 and ME1
- Area
- Kent
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What should I know about manual to electric roller door conversion in Gillingham?
- The free survey checks that the curtain, barrel, box and guide rails are sound and compatible before anything is quoted.
- If your door isn't suitable for a motor, we tell you plainly and price a new electric door for comparison.
- 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.
How does it work in Gillingham?
Get a guide price online for converting your manual roller door. Then book a free survey at your home in Gillingham.
- 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 Gillingham?
| 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 Gillingham and nearby
We take enquiries from across Gillingham, from ME7 outwards, and confirm every price and date in writing before anything is ordered. Gillingham is about 9 miles from Maidstone.
Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Chatham (1 mile) and Rochester (2 miles).
Rules that apply in Gillingham
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 Gillingham: questions
Do you cover Gillingham?
Yes. Gillingham is part of the area we cover in Kent, including ME7, ME4 and ME1. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.
Is the survey in Gillingham 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 ME7?
At a survey in ME7 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.
Do I need permission for a new roller garage door in Gillingham?
Replacing a garage door is not usually development that needs planning permission in England, and widening the opening needs building control approval. If you live in a listed building, a conservation area or on an estate with covenants or planning conditions, check before ordering.
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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See a guide price in four steps, then book a free survey.