Manual roller shutters in Cambridge
We supply, fit and look after manual roller shutters in Cambridge and nearby Newmarket, Ely and Huntingdon, from a single opening to a whole site.
Guide prices for manual roller shutters in Cambridge run from £445 to £2,595 ex VAT (£534 to £3,114 inc VAT). Width, operation, lath type and finish make the biggest difference.
- CB1 and nearby
- Cambridgeshire
- England
Get a free quote
Send the postcode and rough size. We reply with a guide price and book a free survey.
Choosing manual roller shutters for premises in Cambridge
Padlock or bottom-rail locks secure a manual shutter to the ground or guides once it is closed. Hand-crank shutters use a gearbox and handle, which makes heavier or wider curtains manageable without a motor.
Manual shutters can be converted to electric later if the curtain and box are in good condition. Push-up shutters use a tensioned spring in the barrel to balance the curtain, so a person can lift it with a pole or by hand.
What's included
- Can be converted to electric later
- No power supply or electrician needed
- Solid or perforated curtains
- Aluminium or galvanised steel laths
- Bottom-rail and padlock locking options
- Powder coating to a RAL colour
Guide prices in Cambridge
| 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.
Where we work around Cambridge
If your premises are in Cambridge or nearby Newmarket, Ely and Huntingdon, we can survey and quote. Give us the full postcode, in or around CB1, and we will arrange a time.
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.
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.
Your questions answered
Do you cover Cambridge?
Yes. Send the postcode and we will arrange a survey in Cambridge. We also cover nearby Newmarket, Ely and Huntingdon.
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.
Can I add a motor later?
Yes, in many cases. If the curtain, barrel and box are in good order, a tube motor and key switch can be fitted. See our manual-to-electric conversion service.
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 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.
Are your prices fixed?
Yes. After the survey you get a written price for the agreed specification, confirmed before anything is ordered or any work starts. If you change the specification, or a hidden problem such as a weak lintel is found during fitting, we price it and agree it with you before carrying on.
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See everything we do in Cambridge, across Cambridgeshire, or read about manual roller shutters.
Get a fixed price in Cambridge
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.