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Manual roller shutters in County Down

Need manual roller shutters in County Down? We cover Bangor (County Down), Newtownards and Newry and the rest of the area, with planning and power checked at survey.

Guide prices for manual roller shutters in County Down 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.

  • Northern Ireland
  • 5 towns covered
  • From £445 + VAT
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What to know about manual roller shutters in County Down

Because there is no wiring, a manual shutter avoids the cost of a power supply and electrical connection. Manual shutters are common on kiosks, serving hatches, garages and outbuildings where daily use is light. Padlock or bottom-rail locks secure a manual shutter to the ground or guides once it is closed.

Springs lose tension over time, so a manual shutter that has become heavy to lift usually needs adjustment rather than replacement. Regular cleaning of the guide rails keeps a manual curtain running smoothly and reduces the effort needed.

Options we can specify

  • Hand-crank gearbox for wider or heavier curtains
  • Can be converted to electric later
  • Bottom-rail and padlock locking options
  • No power supply or electrician needed
  • Solid or perforated curtains
  • Aluminium or galvanised steel laths
A corner shop with a manual push-up roller shutter half raised and a shutter pole

Guide prices in County Down

Manual roller shutters guide prices
OptionEx VATInc 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 County Down

We cover County Down from Bangor (County Down) to Newtownards, Newry and Banbridge, with 5 towns listed below. Planning decisions for external shutters sit with your local council in Northern Ireland, and we check the position at survey.

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.

Towns we cover in County Down

How it works

  1. Send the details

    Give us the postcode, approximate width and height, and what the shutter is protecting.

  2. We survey the opening

    An engineer measures and checks the fixings, power and any planning constraints.

  3. You approve a fixed price

    The quote lists the specification and price in writing, so there are no surprises.

  4. We fit and commission

    Your shutter is installed, tested and handed over with instructions and paperwork.

Before you book in County Down

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.

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.

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.

Will you take away my old shutter?

Yes. Removal and disposal of an old shutter is included when we quote for a replacement.

Other services in County Down

See everything we do in County Down, or read about manual roller shutters.

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