Shopfronts and shutters in St Albans
Shopfronts and Shutters UK covers St Albans for new frontages, electric shutters and repairs, with the frontage and shutter planned together wherever that helps.
How do we work in St Albans?
We cover postcodes including AL1, AL2 and AL4 and work nearby in Harpenden and Hatfield. If planning is needed, the application goes to St Albans City and District Council.
What can we do in St Albans?
| Service | Price plus VAT |
|---|---|
| Perforated roller shutters | From £1,750 |
| Shutter repairs and servicing | Quoted after inspection |
| Vision roller shutters | From £2,195 |
| Insulated roller shutters | From £1,850 |
| High-security shutters | From £3,995 |
| Aluminium shopfronts | From £2,450 |
| Electric roller shutters | From £1,450 |
| Steel shopfronts | From £3,600 |
| Shopfront repairs | £165, first hour included |
| Frameless glass shopfronts | From £4,995 |
| Shutter servicing | Fixed £145 |
| Shopfront and shutter packages | From £3,895 |
What should you think about first?
What about a fire exit?
A shutter must never trap people in. If it covers an escape route, it needs to be open while the premises are occupied, or opened easily from inside.
How long does a shutter last?
Curtains and guides can last many years with planned servicing. Motors, springs and locks go first, and a busy shop will wear them faster.
How do I stop it happening again?
Most failures give a warning: noise, slow running, a door that needs a push. A planned service catches these early.
Do you need consent in St Albans?
An external shutter normally needs planning permission from St Albans City and District 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 St Albans?
Yes. We survey and fit here, and the survey for new work is free.
Which council handles planning in St Albans?
St Albans City and District Council. We tell you at survey whether your work needs consent.
Do I need planning permission for a shutter in St Albans?
An external shutter usually needs it, and St Albans City and District Council decides. Many councils resist solid external shutters, and some resist perforated ones too.
Can you match the shutter to my shopfront?
Yes. We powder coat to a RAL colour to match your frame as closely as we can.
Find out what your frontage will cost in St Albans
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