Shop front shutters in County Armagh
Shop front shutters for shops, takeaways and offices in County Armagh. We work in Craigavon, Portadown and Lurgan, with prices confirmed in writing before work starts.
Guide prices for shop front shutters in County Armagh run from £1,195 to £4,495 ex VAT (£1,434 to £5,394 inc VAT) for the common sizes, with the exact figure fixed in writing after a free survey.
- Northern Ireland
- 4 towns covered
- From £1,195 + VAT
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 County Armagh
Key switch operation means the shutter can only be opened by a key holder standing at the frontage. Perforated and punched laths are popular on high streets because the window display stays visible when the shop is closed. A single curtain can cover the window and entrance together, or separate shutters can let you open the door while the window stays covered.
Councils generally treat an external shopfront shutter as development that needs planning permission, so the design is chosen with that in mind. Graffiti-resistant coatings and perforated laths can reduce the blank 'dead frontage' look that solid shutters create at night.
Specification options
- Designs chosen around local planning guidance
- Manual override for power cuts
- Powder coating to match your shopfront
- Separate door and window shutters if needed
- Solid, perforated, punched or open-grille curtains
- Key switch and remote operation

Guide prices in County Armagh
| 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.
Covering County Armagh
We cover County Armagh from Craigavon to Portadown, Lurgan and Armagh, with 4 towns listed below. Planning decisions for external shutters sit with your local council in Northern Ireland, and we check the position at survey.
Rules in Northern Ireland
Planning permission for shopfront shutters
In Northern Ireland planning permission for an external shopfront shutter is decided by your local council, which took over most planning decisions in 2015, and a listed building also needs listed building consent. Design guidance generally favours shutters that keep the frontage visible.
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, by a qualified electrician. Northern Ireland has its own building regulations, and any building control requirement for the work is confirmed with your council.
Towns we cover in County Armagh
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 shop front shutters in County Armagh
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.
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.
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.
How long does it take from order to fitting?
Shutters are made to measure after the survey, so the lead time depends on the product, colour and any security rating. We confirm it in your quote.
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Get a fixed price in County Armagh
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.
