Electric roller shutters across the West Midlands
Need an electric roller shutter across the West Midlands? We survey the opening, tell you what to check on consent, then make and fit it. Guide prices start at £1,450 plus VAT.
- Guide price, plus VAT
- £1,450 to £3,995
- Lead time
- 2 to 3 weeks after survey
How does it work across the West Midlands?
We work right across the West Midlands, including Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton and Dudley. Rules on frontages and shutters differ from one council to the next. Councils here include Birmingham, Sandwell and Walsall. Birmingham has the Soho Road and city-centre units, the Black Country has the high streets of Walsall, Dudley and West Bromwich, and Coventry and Wolverhampton are large centres. It is also home ground: our base is at Great Barr.
What should you think about first?
What will my insurer want?
Some insurers name a shutter type or rating, and many ask for locks and service records. Ask them before you order, as it saves a change later.
How is the shutter controlled?
By key switch, remote or both, and we specify a manual override for power cuts. Keep the override instructions somewhere that staff can find them.
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.
What should you budget?
| Opening width | Typical unit | Guide price plus VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 3 m | A typical single shop unit | £1,450 to £1,995 |
| 3 to 4 m | A wider single unit | £1,895 to £2,595 |
| 4 to 5 m | A double-fronted or corner unit | £2,395 to £3,195 |
| 5 to 6 m | A large double unit | £2,895 to £3,995 |
Guide prices, not offers. Your written quotation sets the final figure.
Will this need planning permission across the West Midlands?
Usually yes, if the shutter goes on the outside. External shutters change how the building looks, so your council will normally expect a planning application. Illuminated signs can need advertisement consent, depending on size, position and area. Listed buildings need listed building consent as well.
What do people ask about electric roller shutters across the West Midlands?
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.
Do I need planning permission for a shutter across the West Midlands?
An external shutter usually needs it, and your council decides. Many councils resist solid external shutters, and some resist perforated ones too.
How soon can you fit an electric roller shutter across the West Midlands?
Lead time is 2 to 3 weeks after survey. We agree the fitting day with you.
How long does a shutter take to fit?
Usually 2 to 3 weeks after the survey, and we agree the fitting day with you.
Find out what your frontage will cost across the West Midlands
Answer four quick questions for a guide price, or book a free survey for a firm one.