Fitting, replacement and upgrades · DA11
Manual to electric roller door conversion in Gravesend
Tired of lifting a manual roller door by hand in Gravesend? We can fit a tubular motor, controls and safety devices to a sound door for homes in Kent, 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
- Gravesend, DA11, DA12 and DA10
- Area
- Kent
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What should I know about manual to electric roller door conversion in Gravesend?
- If your door isn't suitable for a motor, we tell you plainly and price a new electric door for comparison.
- 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 Gravesend?
Get a guide price online for converting your manual roller door. Then book a free survey at your home in Gravesend.
- 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 Gravesend?
| 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 Gravesend and nearby
We survey and fit roller garage doors across Gravesend, including DA11, DA12 and DA10, as part of our coverage in Kent. Gravesend lies around 14 miles from Maidstone.
Nearby, we also take enquiries from Grays, Strood and South Ockendon.
Rules that apply in Gravesend
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 Gravesend: questions
Can I message you a photo of my garage in Gravesend?
Yes. Photos of the opening, the inside of the garage above the door and any existing door help us give a more useful guide price for Gravesend. Send them by WhatsApp or mention them in your enquiry, and we will reply in writing.
Is the survey in Gravesend 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 DA11?
At a survey in DA11 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 Gravesend?
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 Gravesend 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.
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.
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See a guide price in four steps, then book a free survey.