Shop front shutters in Reading
Get a fixed-price quote for shop front shutters in Reading. Free survey, made-to-measure products and a proper handover.
Guide prices for shop front shutters in Reading run from £1,195 to £4,495 ex VAT (£1,434 to £5,394 inc VAT). Width, operation, lath type and finish make the biggest difference.
- RG1 and nearby
- Berkshire
- England
Get a free quote
Send the postcode and rough size. We reply with a guide price and book a free survey.
What to know about shop front shutters in Reading
Graffiti-resistant coatings and perforated laths can reduce the blank 'dead frontage' look that solid shutters create at night. Internal shutters behind the glazing protect stock without changing the street view, though they leave the glass exposed.
A powder-coated colour that matches the shopfront helps the shutter look like part of the design rather than an add-on. Takeaways and late-opening shops often choose quieter aluminium curtains to reduce noise for neighbours above.
Options we can specify
- Anti-lift and bottom-rail locks
- Separate door and window shutters if needed
- Designs chosen around local planning guidance
- Box external, behind the fascia or internal
- Key switch and remote operation
- Manual override for power cuts
Guide prices in Reading
| 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.
Where we work around Reading
We cover Reading and the surrounding RG1 district as part of our work across Berkshire, along with nearby Wokingham, Crowthorne and Yateley.
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.
Shop front shutters: common questions
Do you cover Reading?
Yes. We survey, fit and repair shop front shutters in Reading and the RG1 district, as part of our coverage across Berkshire.
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.
Can the shutter match my shopfront colour?
Yes. Shutters can be powder coated to a RAL colour, and the box and guides can be finished to match.
Do I need planning permission for a shop shutter?
In most cases yes. External shutters change the appearance of a shopfront, so councils usually require planning permission, and listed buildings also need listed building consent. Internal shutters often do not need planning permission but may still need consent on a listed building.
Who carries out the work?
Work is carried out by experienced shutter engineers working for S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which is the company your contract is with.
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.
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Get a fixed price in Reading
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.