Perforated & punched shutters in Hertfordshire

Perforated & punched shutters for shops and high street businesses in Hertfordshire. We work in Watford, Hemel Hempstead and Stevenage, with prices confirmed in writing before work starts.

Guide prices for perforated & punched shutters in Hertfordshire 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
East of England
From £1,645 + VAT

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What to know about perforated & punched shutters in Hertfordshire

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. 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. Window displays stay on view to passers-by, so a closed shop can still advertise what it sells.

Options we can specify

Electric or manual operation
Ventilation through the curtain
Bottom-rail locks and anti-lift blocks
Perforated, punched or micro-perforated laths
Optional solid bottom section for kick protection
Box external, behind fascia or internal

A micro-perforated shutter in front of a lit boutique window at night

Guide prices in Hertfordshire

Perforated & punched shutters guide prices
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 Hertfordshire

We cover Hertfordshire from Watford to Hemel Hempstead, Stevenage and St Albans, with 18 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.

Towns we cover in Hertfordshire

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.

Your questions answered

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.

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.

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.

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.

Is the survey free?

Yes, for new shutters, grilles and doors: the survey and written quote are free and there is no obligation to go ahead. Repair and servicing visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we visit.

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