Security roller shutters in Bedfordshire
We supply, fit and maintain security roller shutters throughout Bedfordshire: Luton, Bedford and Dunstable and the towns in between.
Guide prices for security roller shutters in Bedfordshire run from £945 to £3,595 ex VAT (£1,134 to £4,314 inc VAT) for the common sizes, with the exact figure fixed in writing after a free survey.
- England
- East of England
- From £945 + VAT
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Send the postcode and rough size. We reply with a guide price and book a free survey.
Security roller shutters in Bedfordshire: the essentials
Insulated double-skin laths reduce heat loss and noise through the opening, which helps unheated units and stock rooms. Every shutter is made to the measured opening, so the box, guides and curtain are sized for your frontage rather than cut from stock. A powder-coated finish in a RAL colour lets the shutter match a shopfront or cladding instead of standing out in bare metal.
Perforated or punched laths let light and window displays show through while the shutter is down. Where an insurer or police adviser asks for a tested product, rated shutters certified to LPS 1175 are available.
Specification options
- Aluminium or galvanised steel laths, single or double-skin
- Manual override for power cuts on electric shutters
- Manual push-up, hand-crank or electric operation
- Powder coating to a RAL colour of your choice
- Bottom-rail locks, wind locks and anti-lift blocks
- Solid, perforated, punched or vision laths
Guide prices in Bedfordshire
| Option | Ex VAT | Inc VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Electric insulated shutter in a RAL colour, up to 3m | £2,145 to £3,595 | £2,574 to £4,314 |
| Electric shutter, opening up to 3m wide | £1,495 to £2,795 | £1,794 to £3,354 |
| Manual shutter, opening up to 2.5m wide | £945 to £1,795 | £1,134 to £2,154 |
Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey, before anything is ordered. Try the quote tool.
Covering Bedfordshire
We cover Bedfordshire from Luton to Bedford, Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard, with 5 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.
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.
Questions about security roller shutters in Bedfordshire
Will I need planning permission?
External shutters on commercial premises usually need planning permission, and listed buildings need listed building consent. We flag this at survey so you can apply before the shutter is ordered.
Do electric shutters still work in a power cut?
Electric shutters are fitted with a manual override, usually a hand crank or a release, so the shutter can be opened or closed without power.
Should I choose aluminium or steel?
Aluminium is lighter, quieter and resists corrosion, so it suits most shops and offices. Galvanised steel is heavier and harder to cut through, so it is often chosen for industrial units and higher-risk premises.
Will you take away my old shutter?
Yes. Removal and disposal of an old shutter is included when we quote for a replacement.
What warranty do I get?
Products carry the manufacturer's warranty, and the warranty for your shutter is set out in your quote.
Other services in Bedfordshire
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- Roller grilles in Bedfordshire
- Home security shutters in Bedfordshire
- Counter & hatch shutters in Bedfordshire
- Garage roller doors in Bedfordshire
- Shutter motor replacement in Bedfordshire
- Aluminium roller shutters in Bedfordshire
See everything we do in Bedfordshire, or read about security roller shutters.
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