Home security shutters in Edinburgh & the Lothians

Home security shutters for homes in Edinburgh & the Lothians. We work in Edinburgh, Livingston and Musselburgh, with prices confirmed in writing before work starts.

Guide prices for home security shutters in Edinburgh & the Lothians run from £534 to £2,154 inc VAT (£445 to £1,795 + VAT) for the common sizes, with the exact figure fixed in writing after a free survey.

Scotland
4 towns covered
From £534 inc VAT

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Choosing home security shutters for premises in Edinburgh & the Lothians

Domestic shutters use slim double-skin aluminium laths filled with foam, which keeps them light and quiet. Patio and bi-fold doors can be covered by a single wide shutter, protecting the largest area of glass. Electric operation with a wall switch, remote or timer makes it easy to close every shutter in the house at once.

The box can sit on the face of the wall, inside the window reveal, or be built in during an extension or new build. Fire escape routes matter: shutters on escape windows need an easy manual override or battery backup so they can be opened quickly.

Options we can specify

Manual override or battery backup on escape windows
Slim foam-filled aluminium laths
Patio and bi-fold door shutters
Blackout and added insulation when closed
Quiet operation suited to bedrooms
Colours matched to window frames

A modern rendered house with anthracite roller shutters on its windows and patio doors

Guide prices in Edinburgh & the Lothians

Home security shutters guide prices
Option	Inc VAT	Ex VAT
Patio or bi-fold door shutter, 2m to 3m wide	£1,074 to £2,154	£895 to £1,795
Electric window shutter, up to 1.5m wide	£834 to £1,674	£695 to £1,395
Manual window shutter, up to 1.5m wide	£534 to £1,074	£445 to £895

Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey, before anything is ordered. Try the quote tool.

Covering Edinburgh & the Lothians

We cover Edinburgh & the Lothians from Edinburgh to Livingston, Musselburgh and Bathgate, 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

Shutters on a house: planning

In Scotland permitted development rules for houses are set by the Scottish Government. Flats, listed buildings and conservation areas restrict external changes, so check with your council before ordering if any of these apply.

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.

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.

Towns we cover in Edinburgh & the Lothians

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.

Home security shutters: common questions

Can shutters be added to an existing window?

Yes. Most domestic shutters are retrofitted with a box on the face of the wall or in the reveal, so the window does not need to be replaced.

Do I need planning permission for shutters on my house?

It depends on the property. Houses in England often have permitted development rights for minor changes, but flats do not, and listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 areas add restrictions. Rules differ in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. We flag it at survey; your council has the final say.

Do home shutters help with heating bills?

Closed shutters add an insulating layer over the glass and reduce draughts, which helps keep heat in at night. The effect depends on the windows you already have.

How long does it take from order to fitting?

Shutters are made to measure after the survey, so the lead time depends on the product, colour and any security rating. We confirm it in your quote.

Do you repair shutters fitted by other companies?

Yes. We repair and service most makes of roller shutter, grille and industrial door, whoever fitted them.

Other services in Edinburgh & the Lothians

See everything we do in Edinburgh & the Lothians, or read about home security shutters.

Get a fixed price in Edinburgh & the Lothians

Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.

Get a guide price Call 0800 088 6248