Electric roller shutters in Rayleigh
We supply, fit and look after electric roller shutters in Rayleigh and nearby South Benfleet, Wickford and Pitsea, from a single opening to a whole site.
Guide prices for electric roller shutters in Rayleigh run from £695 to £4,495 ex VAT (£834 to £5,394 inc VAT). Width, operation, lath type and finish make the biggest difference.
- SS6 and nearby
- Essex
- England
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Send the postcode and rough size. We reply with a guide price and book a free survey.
Electric roller shutters in Rayleigh: the essentials
Electric operation saves the daily strain of lifting a heavy curtain, which is a common reason for converting older shutters. Smart controllers can add app or timer control to many existing motors without replacing the shutter.
Key switches are the most common control for shops because only a key holder can open the shutter from outside. Motors are sized to the weight of the curtain, so heavy steel or insulated curtains are paired with a stronger drive.
Features to choose from
- Soft start and stop to reduce wear
- Tubular, direct-drive or chain-drive motors sized to the curtain
- Manual override for power cuts
- Safety edge and photocells where the risk assessment needs them
- Powder coating to a RAL colour
- Fused spur connection by a qualified electrician

Guide prices in Rayleigh
| 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.
Rayleigh and surrounding towns
Our engineers travel across Essex, including Rayleigh (SS6). We also cover nearby South Benfleet, Wickford and Pitsea, so jobs at more than one site can be grouped into one visit.
Rules in England
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.
Electric roller shutters: common questions
Do you cover Rayleigh?
Yes. Rayleigh (SS6) is within our Essex coverage, along with nearby South Benfleet, Wickford and Pitsea.
Are safety edges always needed?
Not always. It depends on the risk assessment: who uses the opening, whether people or vehicles pass under it, and how the shutter is controlled. Hold-to-run key switches on a shopfront often need less than an automatic industrial door.
What happens to an electric shutter in a power cut?
Every electric shutter we supply has a manual override, so it can be wound or released by hand until the power returns.
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.
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.
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.
Other services in Rayleigh
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See everything we do in Rayleigh, across Essex, or read about electric roller shutters.
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Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.
