Security roller shutters in Dorset
Security roller shutters for shops, offices and commercial units in Dorset. We work in Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth, with prices confirmed in writing before work starts.
Guide prices for security roller shutters in Dorset 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
- South West
- From £945 + VAT
Get a free quote
Send the postcode and rough size. We reply with a guide price and book a free survey.
Security roller shutters in Dorset: the essentials
The shutter box can sit outside the opening, behind a fascia or inside the building, which affects both appearance and planning. Bottom-rail locks, wind locks and anti-lift blocks stop the curtain being forced upwards or bowed out of its guides. Aluminium laths keep the curtain light and quiet, while galvanised steel adds weight and resistance for higher-risk premises.
Most commercial shutters are now electric, with a tube or direct-drive motor, a key switch and a manual override for power cuts. A powder-coated finish in a RAL colour lets the shutter match a shopfront or cladding instead of standing out in bare metal.
Features to choose from
- Key switch, remote control or timer operation
- Solid, perforated, punched or vision laths
- Manual push-up, hand-crank or electric operation
- Manual override for power cuts on electric shutters
- Bottom-rail locks, wind locks and anti-lift blocks
- External, behind-fascia or internal shutter box
Guide prices in Dorset
| 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 Dorset
We cover Dorset from Bournemouth to Poole, Weymouth and Christchurch, with 4 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
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.
Questions about security roller shutters in Dorset
Can a roller shutter be fitted inside the shop?
Yes. Internal shutters sit behind the glazing, which protects the stock and usually avoids external planning issues, although the glass itself is left exposed.
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.
What details help you quote quickly?
The postcode, the approximate width and height of the opening, whether you want manual or electric operation, and a photo of the frontage.
What warranty do I get?
Products carry the manufacturer's warranty, and the warranty for your shutter is set out in your quote.
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- Shutter replacement in Dorset
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See everything we do in Dorset, or read about security roller shutters.
Get a fixed price in Dorset
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.