Perforated & punched shutters in Argyll & Bute
Perforated & punched shutters for shops and high street businesses in Argyll & Bute. We work in Helensburgh, Oban and Dunoon, with prices confirmed in writing before work starts.
Guide prices for perforated & punched shutters in Argyll & Bute run from £1,645 to £4,895 ex VAT (£1,974 to £5,874 inc VAT) for the common sizes, with the exact figure fixed in writing after a free survey.
- Scotland
- 3 towns covered
- From £1,645 + VAT
Get a free quote
Send the postcode and rough size. We reply with a guide price and book a free survey.
How perforated & punched shutters work, and what to ask for
Some councils still refuse perforated external shutters in sensitive areas, so planning is checked before ordering. The perforated section can run the full height or start above a solid bottom section for extra kick protection. Window displays stay on view to passers-by, so a closed shop can still advertise what it sells.
Perforations slightly reduce the weight of the curtain, which can help a motor or a push-up spring. Airflow through a perforated curtain helps ventilate a closed unit and reduces condensation behind the glass.
Specification options
- Optional solid bottom section for kick protection
- Box external, behind fascia or internal
- Ventilation through the curtain
- Perforated, punched or micro-perforated laths
- Bottom-rail locks and anti-lift blocks
- Electric or manual operation
Guide prices in Argyll & Bute
| Option | Ex VAT | Inc VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Micro-perforated or punched shutter, 5m and over | £2,595 to £4,895 | £3,114 to £5,874 |
| Perforated electric shutter, up to 3m wide | £1,645 to £2,995 | £1,974 to £3,594 |
| Perforated lath upgrade on a new shutter (add-on) | £95 to £395 | £114 to £474 |
Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey, before anything is ordered. Try the quote tool.
Covering Argyll & Bute
We cover Argyll & Bute from Helensburgh to Oban and Dunoon, with 3 towns listed below. Planning decisions for external shutters sit with your local council in Scotland, and we check the position at survey.
Rules in Scotland
Planning permission for shopfront shutters
In Scotland fitting an external security shutter to a shopfront normally needs planning permission from the council, and listed building consent if the building is listed. Councils often ask for the box to be concealed and for open or perforated designs rather than solid shutters in conservation areas.
Safety of powered shutters
Powered doors and shutters are treated as machinery. The installer commissions them with a risk assessment, safety devices where the risk calls for them and force checks to BS EN 12453, then hands over a declaration of conformity and maintenance instructions. In workplaces, the employer or whoever controls the premises must keep doors maintained and safe for staff and visitors.
Electrical work
Electric shutters are wired to BS 7671, the IET Wiring Regulations. In Scotland electrical work in buildings must also meet the Scottish building standards, and is carried out and certified by a qualified electrician.
Towns we cover in Argyll & Bute
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
Can people see into the shop?
With punched laths, yes, fairly clearly. Micro-perforated laths give a softer view that mainly shows light and shapes. We can show samples at survey.
Is a perforated shutter less secure than a solid one?
The holes are small and the laths are the same gauge, so a perforated shutter still resists forced entry. For the highest-risk premises, a rated product or solid steel may still be recommended.
Do perforated shutters let rain in?
A little water can pass through the perforations in driving rain, which is why they are normally fitted in front of glazing rather than as the only weather barrier.
What warranty do I get?
Products carry the manufacturer's warranty, and the warranty for your shutter is set out in your quote.
How long does it take from order to fitting?
Shutters are made to measure after the survey, so the lead time depends on the product, colour and any security rating. We confirm it in your quote.
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Get a fixed price in Argyll & Bute
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.