Fitting, replacement and upgrades · B91
Manual to electric roller door conversion in Solihull
If your roller door in Solihull is in good condition but heavy to lift, a conversion may suit it. We survey homes in the B91 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
- Solihull, B91, B92 and B90
- Area
- West Midlands
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What should I know about manual to electric roller door conversion in Solihull?
- 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.
- Wall keypads, key switches and smart app control can be added to a conversion as separate, priced options.
- 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.
How does it work in Solihull?
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
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 Solihull?
| 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 Solihull and nearby
If your garage is in Solihull (B91, B92 and B90), you can get a guide price online now, and we confirm any survey or visit date in writing. Solihull lies around 7 miles from Birmingham.
Looking from a neighbouring town? We also cover Shirley (2 miles) and Birmingham (7 miles).
Rules that apply in Solihull
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 Solihull: questions
Can I get a price for Solihull 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.
How much does manual to electric roller door conversion cost in Solihull?
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 Solihull as elsewhere we cover.
Do you charge more for Solihull than other towns in the West Midlands?
No. Guide prices are the same for Solihull as for anywhere else we cover in the West Midlands. The written quote reflects your opening and the door you choose, not your postcode, apart from islands and remote areas where any travel cost is shown in advance.
Do I need permission for a new roller garage door in Solihull?
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.
Is converting better value than buying a new electric door?
Compare the conversion price with the new-door prices on our prices page. A conversion keeps your existing curtain, barrel, box and guides, so it only makes sense when those parts are in good condition. If the door is worn, or you'd like insulated laths, a new electric door may be better value overall, and your quote can show both.
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.