Manual roller shutters in Bristol
Manual roller shutters across Bristol, including Bristol. Free survey, fixed written price and made-to-measure products.
Guide prices for manual roller shutters in Bristol run from £445 to £2,595 ex VAT (£534 to £3,114 inc VAT) for the common sizes, with the exact figure fixed in writing after a free survey.
- England
- South West
- From £445 + VAT
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Send the postcode and rough size. We reply with a guide price and book a free survey.
Manual roller shutters in Bristol: the essentials
Because there is no wiring, a manual shutter avoids the cost of a power supply and electrical connection. Padlock or bottom-rail locks secure a manual shutter to the ground or guides once it is closed. Regular cleaning of the guide rails keeps a manual curtain running smoothly and reduces the effort needed.
Hand-crank shutters use a gearbox and handle, which makes heavier or wider curtains manageable without a motor. Springs lose tension over time, so a manual shutter that has become heavy to lift usually needs adjustment rather than replacement.
Features to choose from
- Aluminium or galvanised steel laths
- Spring-balanced push-up operation
- Powder coating to a RAL colour
- No power supply or electrician needed
- Bottom-rail and padlock locking options
- Solid or perforated curtains

Guide prices in Bristol
| Option | Ex VAT | Inc VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Hand-crank shutter for wider or heavier openings | £1,395 to £2,595 | £1,674 to £3,114 |
| Push-up shopfront shutter, up to 3m wide | £1,195 to £1,995 | £1,434 to £2,394 |
| Small window or hatch, up to 1.5m wide | £445 to £895 | £534 to £1,074 |
Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey, before anything is ordered. Try the quote tool.
Covering Bristol
We cover Bristol from Bristol to the surrounding towns, with 1 town 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.
Towns we cover in Bristol
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.
Questions about manual roller shutters in Bristol
Are manual shutters less secure than electric ones?
Not inherently. Security comes from the curtain, guides and locks. Manual shutters are secured with bottom-rail locks or padlocks, while electric shutters are held down by the motor and locks.
What is the widest manual shutter?
Push-up shutters work best up to about 3m wide. Wider or heavier curtains are normally fitted with a hand crank or a motor so they can be operated safely.
Why is my manual shutter so heavy to lift?
Usually the spring in the barrel has lost tension or the guides need cleaning. A shutter engineer can re-tension the spring, which is far cheaper than replacing the shutter.
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.
What details help you quote quickly?
The postcode, the approximate width and height of the opening, whether you want manual or electric operation, and a photo of the frontage.
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Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.
