Perforated & punched shutters in Cornwall
Need perforated & punched shutters in Cornwall? We cover Redruth, Falmouth and St Austell and the rest of the area, with planning and power checked at survey.
Guide prices for perforated & punched shutters in Cornwall 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.
- England
- South West
- 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.
Choosing perforated & punched shutters for premises in Cornwall
Perforated laths let shop lighting show through at night, which keeps a high street looking open and lived-in. Punched laths have larger slots, giving better visibility and more airflow, at the cost of a little privacy. The perforated section can run the full height or start above a solid bottom section for extra kick protection.
Micro-perforated laths have holes so fine that the curtain reads as solid from a distance but glows when lit from inside. Many council design guides prefer see-through shutters to solid ones because they avoid a blank frontage after hours.
Options we can specify
- Electric or manual operation
- Window display visible after hours
- Box external, behind fascia or internal
- Perforated, punched or micro-perforated laths
- Ventilation through the curtain
- Bottom-rail locks and anti-lift blocks
Guide prices in Cornwall
| 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 Cornwall
We cover Cornwall from Truro to Falmouth, St Austell and Truro, with 6 towns listed below. Planning decisions for external shutters sit with your local council in England, and we check the position at survey.
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.
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 homes in England, new circuits are notifiable under Part P of the Building Regulations, so the work is done by a registered electrician who can self-certify it, or notified to building control.
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.
Perforated & punched shutters: common questions
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.
Are perforated shutters easier to get planning for?
Often, because they avoid a blank frontage at night, but each council decides case by case and some refuse any external shutter in conservation areas.
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.
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.
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Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.