Adding a shutter to your shopfront across Greater London
Need a shutter added to an existing shopfront across Greater London? 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 happens across Greater London?
Our teams cover City of London, Westminster, Mayfair and Soho and the rest of Greater London. If your shop is in a conservation area or a listed building, tell us at the start, because it changes the options. Every kind of frontage is here, from West End premises to the parades of outer London, and many boroughs publish their own shopfront guidance.
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.
What is worth knowing?
What electrics are needed?
A power supply near the box, installed by a qualified electrician. We show the position on the drawing.
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.
Can the shutter match my frontage?
Yes. Curtain, box and guides are powder coated to a RAL colour to match your frame as closely as the finish allows.
Do you need consent across Greater London?
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 Greater London?
Do I need planning permission for a shutter across Greater London?
An external shutter usually needs it, and your council decides. Many councils resist solid external shutters, and some resist perforated ones too.
How much does a shutter added to an existing shopfront cost across Greater London?
For an opening up to 3 m wide, guide prices start from £1,450 plus VAT. The survey sets the final price.
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.
Does adding a shutter need planning permission?
An external shutter usually does. Many councils also say which types they will accept, so check before you order. We can advise what to ask.
Find out what your frontage will cost across Greater London
Answer four quick questions for a guide price, or book a free survey for a firm one.