Adding a shutter to your shopfront across East Sussex
Need a shutter added to an existing shopfront across East Sussex? 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 £5,195
- Lead time
- 2 to 3 weeks after survey
What can you expect across East Sussex?
From city-centre units to village parades, the job starts the same way. Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings and Hove are among the places we cover. Councils here include Brighton and Hove, Lewes and Wealden. The Lanes in Brighton, Eastbourne's seafront and Lewes's historic high street all ask for different frontages.
What should you check before you decide?
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.
Do I need a safety edge?
That depends on the risk assessment. Powered shutters near the public are assessed against BS EN 12453, and we quote what the result calls for.
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.
What should you budget?
| Work | Guide price plus VAT |
|---|---|
| Adding a shutter to the frontage you already have | £1,450 to £5,195 |
Guide prices, not offers. Your written quotation sets the final figure.
Will this need planning permission across East Sussex?
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 shutters for existing shopfronts across East Sussex?
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.
How soon can you fit a shutter added to an existing shopfront across East Sussex?
Lead time is 2 to 3 weeks after survey. We agree the fitting day with you.
How much does a shutter added to an existing shopfront cost across East Sussex?
For an opening up to 3 m wide, guide prices start from £1,450 plus VAT. The survey sets the final price.
Do I need electrics near the shutter?
A power supply is needed near the box, fitted by a qualified electrician. We confirm the position at survey and show the cost as its own line on the quotation.
Which towns do we cover in East Sussex?
Find out what your frontage will cost across East Sussex
Answer four quick questions for a guide price, or book a free survey for a firm one.