Adding a shutter to your shopfront across the Lothians
Shutters for existing shopfronts across the Lothians start from £1,450 plus VAT, colour matched to your frontage, after a free site survey.
- Guide price, plus VAT
- £1,450 to £5,195
- Lead time
- 2 to 3 weeks after survey
How does it work across the Lothians?
In the Lothians, the usual route is the same wherever you are: a measured survey, an itemised quotation, then fitting at a time that suits the shop. Towns we cover include Edinburgh, Livingston, Musselburgh and Bathgate. Edinburgh has listed streets and shopping districts such as Leith Walk and Morningside, and Livingston and the market towns of East Lothian make up the rest.
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 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 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?
| 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.
Do you need consent across the Lothians?
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. In Scotland, work can also need a building warrant before it starts, and listed buildings need listed building consent from the council.
What do people ask about shutters for existing shopfronts across the Lothians?
How soon can you fit a shutter added to an existing shopfront across the Lothians?
Lead time is 2 to 3 weeks after survey. We agree the fitting day with you.
Do I need planning permission for a shutter across the Lothians?
An external shutter usually needs it, and your 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.
Can you match the shutter to my existing shopfront?
Usually closely. We read the frame colour at survey and pick the nearest RAL. Old powder coat fades, so an exact match is not always possible.
Find out what your frontage will cost across the Lothians
Answer four quick questions for a guide price, or book a free survey for a firm one.