Perforated & punched shutters in Coatbridge
Get a fixed-price quote for perforated & punched shutters in Coatbridge. Free survey, made-to-measure products and a proper handover.
In Coatbridge, 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.
- ML5 and nearby
- Lanarkshire
- Scotland
Get a free quote
Send the postcode and rough size. We reply with a guide price and book a free survey.
Choosing perforated & punched shutters for premises in Coatbridge
Perforated shutters can be powder coated, though very dark colours make the display behind harder to see. Many council design guides prefer see-through shutters to solid ones because they avoid a blank frontage after hours.
Punched laths have larger slots, giving better visibility and more airflow, at the cost of a little privacy. Micro-perforated laths have holes so fine that the curtain reads as solid from a distance but glows when lit from inside.
Features to choose from
- Window display visible after hours
- Bottom-rail locks and anti-lift blocks
- Powder coating to a RAL colour
- Optional solid bottom section for kick protection
- Perforated, punched or micro-perforated laths
- Box external, behind fascia or internal

Guide prices in Coatbridge
| 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 Coatbridge and nearby
We cover Coatbridge and the surrounding ML5 district as part of our work across Lanarkshire. Coatbridge is around 9 miles from East Kilbride, and we also cover nearby Airdrie, Motherwell and Cumbernauld.
Rules in Scotland
Planning permission for shopfront shutters
In Scotland fitting an external security shutter to a shopfront normally needs planning permission from the council, and listed building consent if the building is listed. Councils often ask for the box to be concealed and for open or perforated designs rather than solid shutters in conservation areas.
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
Do you cover Coatbridge?
Yes. Coatbridge (ML5) is within our Lanarkshire coverage, along with nearby Airdrie, Motherwell and Cumbernauld.
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.
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.
Can I get a quote from photos?
Photos and approximate sizes let us give you a guide price quickly. A survey is still needed before a shutter is made, because it is built to exact measurements.
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