Manual roller shutters in Gillingham
Made-to-measure manual roller shutters for shops, kiosks, garages and outbuildings in Gillingham and the wider ME7 area, with a free survey and a fixed price in writing.
Guide prices for manual roller shutters in the ME7 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.
- ME7 and nearby
- Kent
- 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
Padlock or bottom-rail locks secure a manual shutter to the ground or guides once it is closed. Hand-crank shutters use a gearbox and handle, which makes heavier or wider curtains manageable without a motor.
Regular cleaning of the guide rails keeps a manual curtain running smoothly and reduces the effort needed. Push-up operation is best kept to smaller openings; above about 3m wide a crank or motor is normally more practical.
Features to choose from
- Bottom-rail and padlock locking options
- Spring-balanced push-up operation
- Solid or perforated curtains
- Hand-crank gearbox for wider or heavier curtains
- No power supply or electrician needed
- Aluminium or galvanised steel laths
Guide prices in Gillingham
| 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.
Gillingham and surrounding towns
Our engineers travel across Kent, including Gillingham (ME7). We also cover nearby Chatham, Rochester and Strood, so jobs at more than one site can be grouped into one visit.
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.
Manual roller shutters: common questions
Do you cover Gillingham?
Yes. Send the postcode and we will arrange a survey in Gillingham. We also cover nearby Chatham, Rochester and Strood.
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 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.
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.
Who carries out the work?
Work is carried out by experienced shutter engineers working for S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which is the company your contract is with.
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See everything we do in Gillingham, across Kent, or read about manual roller shutters.
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Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.