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Perforated & punched shutters in South Croydon

From the CR2 postcode district outwards, we cover South Croydon for perforated & punched shutters, with planning and power checked at survey.

In South Croydon, perforated & punched shutters typically cost £1,645 to £4,895 ex VAT (£1,974 to £5,874 inc VAT) for the common sizes. The width of the opening matters more than the height, and electric operation adds to the price.

  • CR2 and nearby
  • Greater London
  • England
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Choosing perforated & punched shutters for premises in South Croydon

Perforated laths let shop lighting show through at night, which keeps a high street looking open and lived-in. Many council design guides prefer see-through shutters to solid ones because they avoid a blank frontage after hours.

Micro-perforated laths have holes so fine that the curtain reads as solid from a distance but glows when lit from inside. Some councils still refuse perforated external shutters in sensitive areas, so planning is checked before ordering.

What's included

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

Guide prices in South Croydon

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.

South Croydon and surrounding towns

We cover South Croydon and the surrounding CR2 district as part of our work across Greater London. South Croydon is around 10 miles from central London, and we also cover nearby Croydon, Purley and Wallington.

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.

Perforated & punched shutters: common questions

Do you cover South Croydon?

Yes. South Croydon (CR2) is within our Greater London coverage, along with nearby Croydon, Purley and Wallington.

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.

Can you fit outside trading hours?

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

Are your prices fixed?

Yes. After the survey you get a written price for the agreed specification, confirmed before anything is ordered or any work starts. If you change the specification, or a hidden problem such as a weak lintel is found during fitting, we price it and agree it with you before carrying on.

Other services in South Croydon

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