Shop front shutters in Dunstable
Made-to-measure shop front shutters for shops, takeaways and offices in Dunstable and the wider LU6 area, with a free survey and a fixed price in writing.
In Dunstable, shop front shutters typically cost £1,195 to £4,495 ex VAT (£1,434 to £5,394 inc VAT) for the common sizes. The width of the opening matters more than the height, and electric operation adds to the price.
- LU6 and nearby
- Bedfordshire
- England
Get a free quote
Send the postcode and rough size. We reply with a guide price and book a free survey.
Choosing shop front shutters for premises in Dunstable
Perforated and punched laths are popular on high streets because the window display stays visible when the shop is closed. Takeaways and late-opening shops often choose quieter aluminium curtains to reduce noise for neighbours above.
Internal shutters behind the glazing protect stock without changing the street view, though they leave the glass exposed. Councils generally treat an external shopfront shutter as development that needs planning permission, so the design is chosen with that in mind.
Specification options
- Anti-lift and bottom-rail locks
- Manual override for power cuts
- Box external, behind the fascia or internal
- Separate door and window shutters if needed
- Solid, perforated, punched or open-grille curtains
- Key switch and remote operation
Guide prices in Dunstable
| Option | Ex VAT | Inc VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Wide or double frontage, 5m and over | £2,195 to £4,495 | £2,634 to £5,394 |
| Shopfront with entrance, 3m to 5m wide | £1,895 to £3,595 | £2,274 to £4,314 |
| Single shopfront, up to 3m wide | £1,195 to £2,795 | £1,434 to £3,354 |
Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey, before anything is ordered. Try the quote tool.
Dunstable and surrounding towns
Our engineers travel across Bedfordshire, including Dunstable (LU6). We also cover nearby Leighton Buzzard, Harpenden and Berkhamsted, so jobs at more than one site can be grouped into one visit.
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
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.
Your questions answered
Do you cover Dunstable?
Yes. Dunstable (LU6) is within our Bedfordshire coverage, along with nearby Leighton Buzzard, Harpenden and Berkhamsted.
Can I keep my window display visible at night?
Yes. Perforated, punched or micro-perforated laths, or an open roller grille, let the display show through while the shopfront is secured.
Which shutter is most likely to get planning approval?
Councils commonly prefer internal shutters, perforated or open-grille designs, and boxes hidden behind the fascia. Solid external shutters are often refused in conservation areas and on main shopping streets.
Will a shutter lower my insurance premium?
It can help, and some insurers require a shutter for certain trades. Check your policy schedule for any stated standard before you order so the shutter meets it.
What warranty do I get?
Products carry the manufacturer's warranty, and the warranty for your shutter is set out in your quote.
Can you fit outside trading hours?
Yes, out-of-hours fitting can be arranged for shops and businesses that cannot close during the day.
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See everything we do in Dunstable, across Bedfordshire, or read about shop front shutters.
Get a fixed price in Dunstable
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.