Manual roller shutters in Edinburgh & the Lothians
Need manual roller shutters in Edinburgh & the Lothians? We cover Edinburgh, Livingston and Musselburgh and the rest of the area, with planning and power checked at survey.
Guide prices for manual roller shutters in Edinburgh & the Lothians 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.
- Scotland
- 4 towns covered
- From £445 + VAT
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 Edinburgh & the Lothians
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. Springs lose tension over time, so a manual shutter that has become heavy to lift usually needs adjustment rather than replacement.
Manual shutters can be converted to electric later if the curtain and box are in good condition. Regular cleaning of the guide rails keeps a manual curtain running smoothly and reduces the effort needed.
Features to choose from
- Bottom-rail and padlock locking options
- Aluminium or galvanised steel laths
- Spring-balanced push-up operation
- Powder coating to a RAL colour
- Solid or perforated curtains
- No power supply or electrician needed

Guide prices in Edinburgh & the Lothians
| 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 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
Planning permission for shopfront shutters
In Scotland fitting an external security shutter to a shopfront normally needs planning permission from the council, and listed building consent if the building is listed. Councils often ask for the box to be concealed and for open or perforated designs rather than solid shutters in conservation areas.
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.
Questions about manual roller shutters in Edinburgh & the Lothians
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.
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.
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.
Will you take away my old shutter?
Yes. Removal and disposal of an old shutter is included when we quote for a replacement.
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.
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See everything we do in Edinburgh & the Lothians, or read about manual roller shutters.
Get a fixed price in Edinburgh & the Lothians
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.
