Shop front shutters in Torquay
We supply, fit and look after shop front shutters in Torquay and nearby Paignton, Newton Abbot and Exmouth, from a single opening to a whole site.
Guide prices for shop front shutters in Torquay 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.
- TQ2 and nearby
- Devon
- 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 Torquay
A single curtain can cover the window and entrance together, or separate shutters can let you open the door while the window stays covered. Your insurer may specify a minimum standard for out-of-hours protection, so it is worth checking your policy schedule before ordering.
Graffiti-resistant coatings and perforated laths can reduce the blank 'dead frontage' look that solid shutters create at night. Takeaways and late-opening shops often choose quieter aluminium curtains to reduce noise for neighbours above.
What's included
- Anti-lift and bottom-rail locks
- Powder coating to match your shopfront
- Manual override for power cuts
- Designs chosen around local planning guidance
- Key switch and remote operation
- Separate door and window shutters if needed

Guide prices in Torquay
| 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 Torquay
Torquay sits in Devon, roughly 28 miles from Plymouth. Whether the job is in the TQ2 district or nearby Paignton, Newton Abbot and Exmouth, the survey and quote work the same way.
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
Send the details
Give us the postcode, approximate width and height, and what the shutter is protecting.
We survey the opening
An engineer measures and checks the fixings, power and any planning constraints.
You approve a fixed price
The quote lists the specification and price in writing, so there are no surprises.
We fit and commission
Your shutter is installed, tested and handed over with instructions and paperwork.
Before you book in Torquay
Do you cover Torquay?
Yes. Torquay (TQ2) is within our Devon coverage, along with nearby Paignton, Newton Abbot and Exmouth.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Also available in Torquay
- Steel roller shutters in Torquay
- Roller shutter repairs in Torquay
- Perforated & punched shutters in Torquay
- Manual to electric conversion in Torquay
- Roller shutter installation in Torquay
- Shutter servicing & maintenance in Torquay
See everything we do in Torquay, across Devon, or read about shop front shutters.
Get a fixed price in Torquay
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.
