Aluminium roller shutters in Dorset
Aluminium roller shutters across Dorset, including Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth. Free survey, fixed written price and made-to-measure products.
Guide prices for aluminium roller shutters in Dorset 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
- South West
- 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.
How aluminium roller shutters work, and what to ask for
Aluminium is the usual choice for domestic shutters and garage roller doors. 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.
Aluminium does not rust, so it suits coastal towns and exposed frontages. For higher-risk sites, extruded aluminium or galvanised steel is usually preferred to foam-filled laths.
What's included
- Smaller shutter box than steel
- Solid, perforated or vision laths
- Quieter running than steel
- Powder coated to a RAL colour
- Manual or electric operation
- Lighter curtain for less wear on motors and springs

Guide prices in Dorset
| 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 Dorset
We cover Dorset from Bournemouth to Poole, Weymouth and Christchurch, with 4 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.
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.
Questions about aluminium roller shutters in Dorset
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.
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.
Will an aluminium shutter dent?
Foam-filled laths can dent under a heavy impact. Extruded aluminium resists denting far better, and damaged laths can be replaced individually.
Can you fit outside trading hours?
Yes, out-of-hours fitting can be arranged for shops and businesses that cannot close during the day.
Do you work with landlords and managing agents?
Yes. We quote, fit and service shutters for landlords, managing agents and facilities teams, including multi-site planned maintenance.
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- Home security shutters in Dorset
- Roller grilles in Dorset
- Electric roller shutters in Dorset
- Shutter replacement in Dorset
- Shop front shutters in Dorset
- Manual roller shutters in Dorset
See everything we do in Dorset, or read about aluminium roller shutters.
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