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Manual to electric roller door conversion in Kelso
We convert manual roller garage doors to electric for homes in Kelso and elsewhere in the Scottish Borders. You get remote operation, a manual override for power cuts, and a fitting date confirmed in writing once you've accepted the quote.
- Guide price
- from £495 inc VAT
- First step
- Free survey
- Covers
- Kelso, TD5
- Area
- Scottish Borders
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What should I know about manual to electric roller door conversion in Kelso?
- 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.
- Every converted door is force-tested to BS EN 12453 and handed over with a Declaration of Conformity.
- A safety edge on the bottom rail, and photocells where the risk assessment calls for them, stop or reverse the door on obstruction.
- If your door isn't suitable for a motor, we tell you plainly and price a new electric door for comparison.
How does it work in Kelso?
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 Kelso?
| 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 Kelso and nearby
We survey and fit roller garage doors across Kelso, including TD5, as part of our coverage in the Scottish Borders. For reference, Kelso sits roughly 15 miles from Galashiels.
Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Galashiels (15 miles) and Hawick (18 miles).
Rules that apply in Kelso
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 Kelso: questions
Can I message you a photo of my garage in Kelso?
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 Kelso. Send them by WhatsApp or mention them in your enquiry, and we will reply in writing.
Is an electric roller door worth it for a garage in Kelso?
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 Kelso garage so you can compare.
Is the survey in Kelso 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.
Do you cover Kelso?
Yes. Kelso is part of the area we cover in the Scottish Borders, including TD5. Get a guide price online, then we confirm a survey or visit date in writing. Dates depend on installer and engineer availability.
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.
What safety devices are added to a converted door?
A converted door gets a pressure-sensitive safety edge on the bottom rail and, where the risk assessment calls for them, photocells across the opening. These stop or reverse the door if it touches or detects an obstruction. After fitting, the closing force is tested to BS EN 12453, and you receive a Declaration of Conformity along with the rest of the handover paperwork.
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See a guide price in four steps, then book a free survey.