Manual roller shutters in Chelmsford
Manual roller shutters for shops, kiosks, garages and outbuildings in Chelmsford, Essex. Send a postcode and rough size for a guide price.
Guide prices for manual roller shutters in Chelmsford run from £445 to £2,595 ex VAT (£534 to £3,114 inc VAT). Width, operation, lath type and finish make the biggest difference.
- CM1 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.
How manual roller shutters work, and what to ask for
Manual shutters are common on kiosks, serving hatches, garages and outbuildings where daily use is light. Manual shutters can be converted to electric later if the curtain and box are in good condition.
Padlock or bottom-rail locks secure a manual shutter to the ground or guides once it is closed. Push-up operation is best kept to smaller openings; above about 3m wide a crank or motor is normally more practical.
Options we can specify
- Aluminium or galvanised steel laths
- Powder coating to a RAL colour
- Hand-crank gearbox for wider or heavier curtains
- Can be converted to electric later
- Solid or perforated curtains
- Spring-balanced push-up operation
Guide prices in Chelmsford
| 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 Chelmsford
Chelmsford sits in Essex, roughly 17 miles from Southend-on-Sea. Whether the job is in the CM1 district or nearby Billericay, Witham and Maldon, the survey and quote work the same way.
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 Chelmsford?
Yes. Chelmsford (CM1) is within our Essex coverage, along with nearby Billericay, Witham and Maldon.
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.
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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Get a fixed price in Chelmsford
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.