Perforated & punched shutters in Guildford
Made-to-measure perforated & punched shutters for shops and high street businesses in Guildford and the wider GU1 area, with a free survey and a fixed price in writing.
In Guildford, 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.
- GU1 and nearby
- Surrey
- England
Get a free quote
Send the postcode and rough size. We reply with a guide price and book a free survey.
How perforated & punched shutters work, and what to ask for
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.
Perforated shutters can be powder coated, though very dark colours make the display behind harder to see. The perforated section can run the full height or start above a solid bottom section for extra kick protection.
Specification options
- Electric or manual operation
- Window display visible after hours
- Optional solid bottom section for kick protection
- Ventilation through the curtain
- Box external, behind fascia or internal
- Powder coating to a RAL colour

Guide prices in Guildford
| 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.
Where we work around Guildford
Jobs in Guildford are planned as part of our Surrey coverage, and visits can be combined with jobs in nearby Godalming, Aldershot and Farnborough. Planning rules are those of your local council in England.
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
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.
Perforated & punched shutters: common questions
Do you cover Guildford?
Yes. Send the postcode and we will arrange a survey in Guildford. We also cover nearby Godalming, Aldershot and Farnborough.
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.
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 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.
Do your guide prices include VAT?
Guide prices are shown both excluding VAT and including VAT at the standard rate of 20%. For a home, the price including VAT is what you pay.
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See everything we do in Guildford, across Surrey, or read about perforated & punched shutters.
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