Shopfronts and shutters in Dunstable
Whether you need a whole new frontage in Dunstable, a shutter on the one you have or a repair, you get a clear price first.
How do we work in Dunstable?
We cover postcodes including LU6, LU5 and LU4 and work nearby in Luton and Leighton Buzzard. If planning is needed, the application goes to Central Bedfordshire Council.
What can we do in Dunstable?
| Service | Price plus VAT |
|---|---|
| Shutter servicing | Fixed £145 |
| High-security shutters | From £3,995 |
| Steel shopfronts | From £3,600 |
| Insulated roller shutters | From £1,850 |
| Perforated roller shutters | From £1,750 |
| Aluminium shopfronts | From £2,450 |
| Electric roller shutters | From £1,450 |
| Frameless glass shopfronts | From £4,995 |
| Shutter repairs and servicing | Quoted after inspection |
| Shopfront repairs | £165, first hour included |
| Vision roller shutters | From £2,195 |
| Shopfront and shutter packages | From £3,895 |
What is worth knowing before you start?
Steel or aluminium laths?
Steel is stronger and heavier. Aluminium is lighter and quieter, which helps under flats. Most shops are well served by either.
Surface box or hidden box?
A surface box under the fascia is quicker and cheaper. A hidden box looks far better, but needs height above the door head and a removable access panel.
Can you repair the frontage too?
Yes. We repair doors, closers, locks, hinges and beads, and glass can be measured at the same visit.
Will this need planning permission in Dunstable?
An external shutter normally needs planning permission from Central Bedfordshire Council. An internal shutter or grille often does not, so it is worth checking before you order. Illuminated signs can need advertisement consent, depending on size, position and area. Listed buildings need listed building consent as well.
What do people ask?
Do you cover Dunstable?
Yes. We survey and fit here, and the survey for new work is free.
Which council handles planning in Dunstable?
Central Bedfordshire Council. We tell you at survey whether your work needs consent.
How soon can you fit an electric roller shutter in Dunstable?
Lead time is 2 to 3 weeks after survey. We agree the fitting day with you.
Do I need planning permission for a shutter in Dunstable?
An external shutter usually needs it, and Central Bedfordshire Council decides. Many councils resist solid external shutters, and some resist perforated ones too.
Find out what your frontage will cost in Dunstable
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