Manual roller shutters in Braintree
Get a fixed-price quote for manual roller shutters in Braintree. Free survey, made-to-measure products and a proper handover.
Guide prices for manual roller shutters in Braintree run from £445 to £2,595 ex VAT (£534 to £3,114 inc VAT). Width, operation, lath type and finish make the biggest difference.
- CM7 and nearby
- Essex
- 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 Braintree
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.
Aluminium curtains are often chosen for push-up shutters because they are lighter to lift every day. Regular cleaning of the guide rails keeps a manual curtain running smoothly and reduces the effort needed.
Options we can specify
- Bottom-rail and padlock locking options
- Solid or perforated curtains
- Powder coating to a RAL colour
- Hand-crank gearbox for wider or heavier curtains
- Aluminium or galvanised steel laths
- Spring-balanced push-up operation

Guide prices in Braintree
| 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.
Braintree and surrounding towns
If your premises are in Braintree or nearby Witham, Chelmsford and Maldon, we can survey and quote. Give us the full postcode, in or around CM7, 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.
Questions about manual roller shutters in Braintree
Do you cover Braintree?
Yes. We survey, fit and repair manual roller shutters in Braintree and the CM7 district, as part of our coverage across Essex.
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.
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 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.
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.
Also available in Braintree
- Roller shutter installation in Braintree
- Manual to electric conversion in Braintree
- Shop front shutters in Braintree
- Shutter servicing & maintenance in Braintree
- Industrial roller shutter doors in Braintree
- Aluminium roller shutters in Braintree
See everything we do in Braintree, across Essex, or read about manual roller shutters.
Get a fixed price in Braintree
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.
