Manual roller shutters in Felixstowe
We supply, fit and look after manual roller shutters in Felixstowe and nearby Harwich, Clacton-on-Sea and Colchester, from a single opening to a whole site.
In Felixstowe, manual roller shutters typically cost £445 to £2,595 ex VAT (£534 to £3,114 inc VAT) for the common sizes. The width of the opening matters more than the height, and electric operation adds to the price.
- IP11 and nearby
- Suffolk
- 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
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 can be converted to electric later if the curtain and box are in good condition.
Push-up operation is best kept to smaller openings; above about 3m wide a crank or motor is normally more practical. Springs lose tension over time, so a manual shutter that has become heavy to lift usually needs adjustment rather than replacement.
What's included
- Can be converted to electric later
- Spring-balanced push-up operation
- Powder coating to a RAL colour
- Solid or perforated curtains
- No power supply or electrician needed
- Aluminium or galvanised steel laths
Guide prices in Felixstowe
| 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.
Felixstowe and surrounding towns
If your premises are in Felixstowe or nearby Harwich, Clacton-on-Sea and Colchester, we can survey and quote. Give us the full postcode, in or around IP11, 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
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 Felixstowe
Do you cover Felixstowe?
Yes. Send the postcode and we will arrange a survey in Felixstowe. We also cover nearby Harwich, Clacton-on-Sea and Colchester.
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.
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.
Is the survey free?
Yes, for new shutters, grilles and doors: the survey and written quote are free and there is no obligation to go ahead. Repair and servicing visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we visit.
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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Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.