Electric roller shutters in Dumfries & Galloway
Need electric roller shutters in Dumfries & Galloway? We cover Dumfries, Stranraer and Newton Stewart and the rest of the area, with planning and power checked at survey.
Guide prices for electric roller shutters in Dumfries & Galloway run from £695 to £4,495 ex VAT (£834 to £5,394 inc VAT) for the common sizes, with the exact figure fixed in writing after a free survey.
- Scotland
- 4 towns covered
- From £695 + VAT
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Send the postcode and rough size. We reply with a guide price and book a free survey.
What to know about electric roller shutters in Dumfries & Galloway
A tubular motor sits inside the barrel on most shop and domestic shutters, while larger doors use a direct-drive or chain motor on the end plate. Smart controllers can add app or timer control to many existing motors without replacing the shutter. Remote fobs, wall switches and timer controls can be combined, so staff can open up from the car or the shutter can close at a set time.
Electric operation saves the daily strain of lifting a heavy curtain, which is a common reason for converting older shutters. Powered shutters are treated as machinery, so they are commissioned with a risk assessment and safety checks rather than simply wired in.
Features to choose from
- Tubular, direct-drive or chain-drive motors sized to the curtain
- Fused spur connection by a qualified electrician
- Soft start and stop to reduce wear
- Powder coating to a RAL colour
- Commissioning and force checks on handover
- Aluminium, steel, perforated or insulated curtains

Guide prices in Dumfries & Galloway
| Option | Ex VAT | Inc VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Shopfront shutter, 5m and wider | £2,395 to £4,495 | £2,874 to £5,394 |
| Shopfront shutter, opening up to 3m wide | £1,495 to £2,795 | £1,794 to £3,354 |
| Window shutter, opening up to 1.5m wide | £695 to £1,395 | £834 to £1,674 |
Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey, before anything is ordered. Try the quote tool.
Covering Dumfries & Galloway
We cover Dumfries & Galloway from Dumfries to Stranraer, Newton Stewart and Kirkcudbright, with 4 towns listed below. Planning decisions for external shutters sit with your local council in Scotland, and we check the position at survey.
Rules in Scotland
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 Scotland electrical work in buildings must also meet the Scottish building standards, and is carried out and certified by a qualified electrician.
Planning permission for shopfront shutters
In Scotland fitting an external security shutter to a shopfront normally needs planning permission from the council, and listed building consent if the building is listed. Councils often ask for the box to be concealed and for open or perforated designs rather than solid shutters in conservation areas.
How it works
Send the details
Give us the postcode, approximate width and height, and what the shutter is protecting.
We survey the opening
An engineer measures and checks the fixings, power and any planning constraints.
You approve a fixed price
The quote lists the specification and price in writing, so there are no surprises.
We fit and commission
Your shutter is installed, tested and handed over with instructions and paperwork.
Your questions answered
How long do shutter motors last?
With regular servicing a good tube motor typically lasts many years. Heavy daily use, an overweight curtain or misaligned guides shorten its life, which is why servicing matters.
Can I open the shutter with my phone?
Yes, many motors can be paired with a smart controller for app or timer control. Ask for it at survey and we will confirm whether your motor supports it.
Do I need a new electrical circuit?
Usually not. Most shutters run from a fused spur near the shutter box. If there is no supply nearby, a new circuit is quoted separately and done by a qualified electrician.
What warranty do I get?
Products carry the manufacturer's warranty, and the warranty for your shutter is set out in your quote.
Is the survey free?
Yes, for new shutters, grilles and doors: the survey and written quote are free and there is no obligation to go ahead. Repair and servicing visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we visit.
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See everything we do in Dumfries & Galloway, or read about electric roller shutters.
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