Adding a shutter to your shopfront across the Scottish Islands
Shutters for existing shopfronts across the Scottish Islands start from £1,450 plus VAT, colour matched to your frontage, after a survey by arrangement.
- Guide price, plus VAT
- £1,450 to £5,195
- Lead time
- Confirmed on your quotation
How does it work across the Scottish Islands?
We work right across the Scottish Islands, including Stornoway, Kirkwall and Lerwick. Rules on frontages and shutters differ from one council to the next. Councils here include Eilean Siar, Orkney Islands and Shetland Islands. Stornoway, Kirkwall and Lerwick are the island centres, where exposure and shipping shape what can be fitted and when.
What should you think about first?
What electrics are needed?
A power supply near the box, installed by a qualified electrician. We show the position on the drawing.
Does a shutter need planning permission?
An external shutter usually does. Many councils resist solid external shutters, and some resist perforated ones too. An internal grille or shutter is usually the safer route, so we can advise what to check before you order.
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 much will it cost?
| 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 the Scottish Islands?
Probably, if it is external. Your council decides. Many councils resist solid external shutters, and some resist perforated ones too. 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 Scottish Islands?
How soon can you fit a shutter added to an existing shopfront across the Scottish Islands?
Lead time is confirmed on your quotation. We agree the fitting day with you.
How much does a shutter added to an existing shopfront cost across the Scottish Islands?
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 planning permission for a shutter across the Scottish Islands?
An external shutter usually needs it, and your council decides. Many councils resist solid external shutters, and some resist perforated ones too.
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.
Which towns do we cover in the Scottish Islands?
Find out what your frontage will cost across the Scottish Islands
Answer four quick questions for a guide price, then we will talk you through the next step.