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Perforated & punched shutters in Paignton

We supply, fit and look after perforated & punched shutters in Paignton and nearby Torquay, Newton Abbot and Exmouth, from a single opening to a whole site.

Expect perforated & punched shutters in Paignton to start from £1,645 ex VAT (£1,974 inc VAT). Larger openings, insulated or rated laths, colours and motors move the price towards the top of the range.

  • TQ3 and nearby
  • Devon
  • England
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Perforated & punched shutters in Paignton: the essentials

Airflow through a perforated curtain helps ventilate a closed unit and reduces condensation behind the glass. Perforated shutters can be powder coated, though very dark colours make the display behind harder to see.

Some councils still refuse perforated external shutters in sensitive areas, so planning is checked before ordering. Window displays stay on view to passers-by, so a closed shop can still advertise what it sells.

Options we can specify

  • Box external, behind fascia or internal
  • Window display visible after hours
  • Optional solid bottom section for kick protection
  • Ventilation through the curtain
  • Perforated, punched or micro-perforated laths
  • Bottom-rail locks and anti-lift blocks
A micro-perforated shutter in front of a lit boutique window at night

Guide prices in Paignton

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.

Paignton and surrounding towns

Our engineers travel across Devon, including Paignton (TQ3). We also cover nearby Torquay, Newton Abbot and Exmouth, 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. Send the details

    Give us the postcode, approximate width and height, and what the shutter is protecting.

  2. We survey the opening

    An engineer measures and checks the fixings, power and any planning constraints.

  3. You approve a fixed price

    The quote lists the specification and price in writing, so there are no surprises.

  4. We fit and commission

    Your shutter is installed, tested and handed over with instructions and paperwork.

Questions about perforated & punched shutters in Paignton

Do you cover Paignton?

Yes. Paignton (TQ3) is within our Devon coverage, along with nearby Torquay, Newton Abbot and Exmouth.

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.

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.

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.

What warranty do I get?

Products carry the manufacturer's warranty, and the warranty for your shutter is set out in your quote.

Can you fit outside trading hours?

Yes, out-of-hours fitting can be arranged for shops and businesses that cannot close during the day.

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