Security roller shutters in County Durham
Need security roller shutters in County Durham? We cover Darlington, Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees and the rest of the area, with planning and power checked at survey.
Guide prices for security roller shutters in County Durham 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
- North East
- From £945 + VAT
Get a free quote
Send the postcode and rough size. We reply with a guide price and book a free survey.
Choosing security roller shutters for premises in County Durham
Most commercial shutters are now electric, with a tube or direct-drive motor, a key switch and a manual override for power cuts. Where an insurer or police adviser asks for a tested product, rated shutters certified to LPS 1175 are available. Insulated double-skin laths reduce heat loss and noise through the opening, which helps unheated units and stock rooms.
Electric shutters are commissioned with safety checks and a handover pack, so you have the paperwork for your records and your insurer. Perforated or punched laths let light and window displays show through while the shutter is down.
Options we can specify
- Aluminium or galvanised steel laths, single or double-skin
- External, behind-fascia or internal shutter box
- Manual push-up, hand-crank or electric operation
- Solid, perforated, punched or vision laths
- Key switch, remote control or timer operation
- Safety edge or photocells where the risk assessment calls for them
Guide prices in County Durham
| 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 County Durham
We cover County Durham from Darlington to Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees and Durham, with 12 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 County Durham
- Security roller shutters in Darlington
- Security roller shutters in Hartlepool
- Security roller shutters in Stockton-on-Tees
- Security roller shutters in Durham
- Security roller shutters in Chester-le-Street
- Security roller shutters in Billingham
- Security roller shutters in Stanley
- Security roller shutters in Consett
- Security roller shutters in Newton Aycliffe
- Security roller shutters in Bishop Auckland
- Security roller shutters in Seaham
- Security roller shutters in Peterlee
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.
Security roller shutters: common questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
Other services in County Durham
- Roller grilles in County Durham
- Insulated roller shutters in County Durham
- Retractable security grilles in County Durham
- Perforated & punched shutters in County Durham
- Manual roller shutters in County Durham
- Fire shutters in County Durham
- LPS 1175 high-security shutters in County Durham
- Shop front shutters in County Durham
- Garage roller doors in County Durham
See everything we do in County Durham, or read about security roller shutters.
Get a fixed price in County Durham
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.