Perforated & punched shutters in Ayrshire
Need perforated & punched shutters in Ayrshire? We cover Kilmarnock, Ayr and Irvine and the rest of the area, with planning and power checked at survey.
Guide prices for perforated & punched shutters in Ayrshire 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
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Send the postcode and rough size. We reply with a guide price and book a free survey.
What to know about perforated & punched shutters in Ayrshire
Micro-perforated laths have holes so fine that the curtain reads as solid from a distance but glows when lit from inside. Perforated shutters can be powder coated, though very dark colours make the display behind harder to see. Many council design guides prefer see-through shutters to solid ones because they avoid a blank frontage after hours.
Window displays stay on view to passers-by, so a closed shop can still advertise what it sells. Airflow through a perforated curtain helps ventilate a closed unit and reduces condensation behind the glass.
Specification options
- Box external, behind fascia or internal
- Electric or manual operation
- Bottom-rail locks and anti-lift blocks
- Powder coating to a RAL colour
- Ventilation through the curtain
- Perforated, punched or micro-perforated laths
Guide prices in Ayrshire
| 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 Ayrshire
We cover Ayrshire from Kilmarnock to Ayr and Irvine, 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.
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.
Perforated & punched shutters: common questions
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.
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.
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.
Will you take away my old shutter?
Yes. Removal and disposal of an old shutter is included when we quote for a replacement.
Do you repair shutters fitted by other companies?
Yes. We repair and service most makes of roller shutter, grille and industrial door, whoever fitted them.
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