Manual roller shutters in Antrim
Made-to-measure manual roller shutters for shops, kiosks, garages and outbuildings in Antrim and the wider BT41 area, with a free survey and a fixed price in writing.
Guide prices for manual roller shutters in the BT41 area are £445 to £2,595 ex VAT (£534 to £3,114 inc VAT). Your exact price depends on size, finish, controls and access, and is fixed in writing after the survey.
- BT41 and nearby
- County Antrim
- Northern Ireland
Get a free quote
Send the postcode and rough size. We reply with a guide price and book a free survey.
Manual roller shutters in Antrim: the essentials
Hand-crank shutters use a gearbox and handle, which makes heavier or wider curtains manageable without a motor. Manual shutters are common on kiosks, serving hatches, garages and outbuildings where daily use is light.
Springs lose tension over time, so a manual shutter that has become heavy to lift usually needs adjustment rather than replacement. Padlock or bottom-rail locks secure a manual shutter to the ground or guides once it is closed.
Options we can specify
- Bottom-rail and padlock locking options
- Spring-balanced push-up operation
- Can be converted to electric later
- Powder coating to a RAL colour
- No power supply or electrician needed
- Aluminium or galvanised steel laths

Guide prices in Antrim
| 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.
Antrim and surrounding towns
For Antrim and the BT41 postcode district we survey, supply, fit and repair. Belfast is about 13 miles away, and we also cover nearby Ballymena, Newtownabbey and Lisburn.
Rules in Northern Ireland
Planning permission for shopfront shutters
In Northern Ireland planning permission for an external shopfront shutter is decided by your local council, which took over most planning decisions in 2015, and a listed building also needs listed building consent. Design guidance generally favours shutters that keep the frontage visible.
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.
Manual roller shutters: common questions
Do you cover Antrim?
Yes. Antrim (BT41) is within our County Antrim coverage, along with nearby Ballymena, Newtownabbey and Lisburn.
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.
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.
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 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.
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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See everything we do in Antrim, across County Antrim, or read about manual roller shutters.
Get a fixed price in Antrim
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.
