Aluminium roller shutters in County Durham
Need aluminium roller shutters in County Durham? We cover Darlington, Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees and the rest of the area, with planning and power checked at survey.
Guide prices for aluminium roller shutters in County Durham run from £1,195 to £3,595 ex VAT (£1,434 to £4,314 inc VAT) for the common sizes, with the exact figure fixed in writing after a free survey.
- England
- North East
- From £1,195 + VAT
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Send the postcode and rough size. We reply with a guide price and book a free survey.
Aluminium roller shutters in County Durham: the essentials
Extruded aluminium laths are solid profiles that are stronger and more resistant to forced entry than roll-formed laths. Foam-filled laths reduce noise and add a little insulation compared with single-skin metal. A lighter curtain puts less strain on the motor, springs and barrel, which helps the shutter last.
Roll-formed aluminium laths are two skins of aluminium with an insulating foam core, which keeps them light. For higher-risk sites, extruded aluminium or galvanised steel is usually preferred to foam-filled laths.
What's included
- Solid, perforated or vision laths
- Smaller shutter box than steel
- Quieter running than steel
- No rust, suited to coastal and exposed sites
- Manual or electric operation
- Roll-formed foam-filled or extruded aluminium laths

Guide prices in County Durham
| Option | Ex VAT | Inc VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Extruded aluminium shutter, up to 3m wide | £1,895 to £3,595 | £2,274 to £4,314 |
| Insulated aluminium shutter in a RAL colour, up to 3m | £1,395 to £2,795 | £1,674 to £3,354 |
| Foam-filled aluminium shutter, up to 3m wide | £1,195 to £2,295 | £1,434 to £2,754 |
Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey, before anything is ordered. Try the quote tool.
Covering County Durham
We cover County Durham from Darlington to Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees and Durham, with 12 towns listed below. Planning decisions for external shutters sit with your local council in England, and we check the position at survey.
Rules in England
Planning permission for shopfront shutters
In England an external shutter on a shopfront is usually treated as development that needs planning permission from the local planning authority, and a listed building also needs listed building consent. Many councils' shopfront design guides favour internal shutters, perforated or open-grille designs and boxes hidden behind the fascia, and some refuse solid external shutters in conservation areas and on main shopping streets.
Safety of powered shutters
Powered doors and shutters are treated as machinery. The installer commissions them with a risk assessment, safety devices where the risk calls for them and force checks to BS EN 12453, then hands over a declaration of conformity and maintenance instructions. In workplaces, the employer or whoever controls the premises must keep doors maintained and safe for staff and visitors.
Electrical work
Electric shutters are wired to BS 7671, the IET Wiring Regulations. In homes in England, new circuits are notifiable under Part P of the Building Regulations, so the work is done by a registered electrician who can self-certify it, or notified to building control.
Towns we cover in County Durham
- Aluminium roller shutters in Darlington
- Aluminium roller shutters in Hartlepool
- Aluminium roller shutters in Stockton-on-Tees
- Aluminium roller shutters in Durham
- Aluminium roller shutters in Chester-le-Street
- Aluminium roller shutters in Billingham
- Aluminium roller shutters in Stanley
- Aluminium roller shutters in Consett
- Aluminium roller shutters in Newton Aycliffe
- Aluminium roller shutters in Bishop Auckland
- Aluminium roller shutters in Seaham
- Aluminium roller shutters in Peterlee
How it works
Tell us about the opening
Send the postcode, a rough size and a photo if you have one, using the form or a call.
Free survey
We measure, check the structure, power supply and planning position, and talk through options.
Written fixed price
You get a written quote with the product, finish, controls and price before anything is ordered.
Made, fitted and handed over
The shutter is made to measure, fitted, commissioned and handed over with its documents.
Aluminium roller shutters: common questions
What is the difference between roll-formed and extruded aluminium?
Roll-formed laths are two thin skins with a foam core, which is light and insulating. Extruded laths are solid profiles, which are heavier and much stronger.
Do aluminium shutters corrode by the sea?
Aluminium does not rust like steel, and a powder-coated finish adds protection, which makes it a good choice for coastal frontages.
Is aluminium strong enough for a shop?
For most shops and offices, yes, especially extruded aluminium laths. For high-risk premises, galvanised steel or a rated shutter may be recommended.
Do your guide prices include VAT?
Guide prices are shown both excluding VAT and including VAT at the standard rate of 20%. For a home, the price including VAT is what you pay.
Can I get a quote from photos?
Photos and approximate sizes let us give you a guide price quickly. A survey is still needed before a shutter is made, because it is built to exact measurements.
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See everything we do in County Durham, or read about aluminium roller shutters.
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