Manual roller shutters in Tonbridge
Made-to-measure manual roller shutters for shops, kiosks, garages and outbuildings in Tonbridge and the wider TN9 area, with a free survey and a fixed price in writing.
Guide prices for manual roller shutters in Tonbridge run from £445 to £2,595 ex VAT (£534 to £3,114 inc VAT). Width, operation, lath type and finish make the biggest difference.
- TN9 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
Hand-crank shutters use a gearbox and handle, which makes heavier or wider curtains manageable without a motor. Springs lose tension over time, so a manual shutter that has become heavy to lift usually needs adjustment rather than replacement.
Push-up shutters use a tensioned spring in the barrel to balance the curtain, so a person can lift it with a pole or by hand. Manual shutters are common on kiosks, serving hatches, garages and outbuildings where daily use is light.
Specification options
- Solid or perforated curtains
- Hand-crank gearbox for wider or heavier curtains
- Bottom-rail and padlock locking options
- Spring-balanced push-up operation
- Can be converted to electric later
- No power supply or electrician needed
Guide prices in Tonbridge
| 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 Tonbridge
Our engineers travel across Kent, including Tonbridge (TN9). We also cover nearby Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks and Crowborough, 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
Send the details
Give us the postcode, approximate width and height, and what the shutter is protecting.
We survey the opening
An engineer measures and checks the fixings, power and any planning constraints.
You approve a fixed price
The quote lists the specification and price in writing, so there are no surprises.
We fit and commission
Your shutter is installed, tested and handed over with instructions and paperwork.
Before you book in Tonbridge
Do you cover Tonbridge?
Yes. We survey, fit and repair manual roller shutters in Tonbridge and the TN9 district, as part of our coverage across Kent.
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.
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.
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.
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 Tonbridge
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.