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Perforated & punched shutters in Durham

We supply, fit and look after perforated & punched shutters in Durham and nearby Chester-le-Street, Houghton-le-Spring and Stanley, from a single opening to a whole site.

Guide prices for perforated & punched shutters in Durham run from £1,645 to £4,895 ex VAT (£1,974 to £5,874 inc VAT). Width, operation, lath type and finish make the biggest difference.

  • DH1 and nearby
  • County Durham
  • England
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What to know about perforated & punched shutters in Durham

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.

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.

Features to choose from

  • Window display visible after hours
  • Optional solid bottom section for kick protection
  • Box external, behind fascia or internal
  • Ventilation through the curtain
  • Powder coating to a RAL colour
  • Perforated, punched or micro-perforated laths
A micro-perforated shutter in front of a lit boutique window at night

Guide prices in Durham

Perforated & punched shutters guide prices
OptionEx VATInc 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.

Durham and surrounding towns

Our engineers travel across County Durham, including Durham (DH1). We also cover nearby Chester-le-Street, Houghton-le-Spring and Stanley, 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

  1. Tell us about the opening

    Send the postcode, a rough size and a photo if you have one, using the form or a call.

  2. Free survey

    We measure, check the structure, power supply and planning position, and talk through options.

  3. Written fixed price

    You get a written quote with the product, finish, controls and price before anything is ordered.

  4. Made, fitted and handed over

    The shutter is made to measure, fitted, commissioned and handed over with its documents.

Before you book in Durham

Do you cover Durham?

Yes. Durham (DH1) is within our County Durham coverage, along with nearby Chester-le-Street, Houghton-le-Spring and Stanley.

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.

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.

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 you work with landlords and managing agents?

Yes. We quote, fit and service shutters for landlords, managing agents and facilities teams, including multi-site planned maintenance.

Other services in Durham

See everything we do in Durham, across County Durham, or read about perforated & punched shutters.

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