Electric roller shutters in Whitstable
For electric roller shutters in Whitstable, guide prices start at £1,450 plus VAT, and every job begins with a free site survey.
- Guide price, plus VAT
- £1,450 to £3,995
- Lead time
- 2 to 3 weeks after survey
What can you expect in Whitstable?
Most shop owners come to us at one of three points: a new lease, a break-in, or a frontage that has finally given up. In each case the first step is a survey, and we cover postcodes including CT5.
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.
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.
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.
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 in Whitstable?
Usually yes, if the shutter goes on the outside. External shutters change how the building looks, so Canterbury City 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 in Whitstable?
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 you cover the postcodes around Whitstable?
Yes, including CT5.
Do I need planning permission for a shutter in Whitstable?
An external shutter usually needs it, and Canterbury City Council decides. Many councils resist solid external shutters, and some resist perforated ones too.
Do electric shutters work in a power cut?
Yes, by hand, if a manual override is fitted. We specify one on new electric shutters.
Where else do we fit electric roller shutters near Whitstable?
What else can we do in Whitstable?
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