Shop front shutters in Hounslow
Looking for shop front shutters in Hounslow? We survey the opening, price it in writing and fit it, with nothing ordered until you approve the quote.
In Hounslow, 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.
- TW3 and nearby
- Greater London
- England
Get a free quote
Send the postcode and rough size. We reply with a guide price and book a free survey.
How shop front shutters work, and what to ask for
Perforated and punched laths are popular on high streets because the window display stays visible when the shop is closed. Key switch operation means the shutter can only be opened by a key holder standing at the frontage.
Councils generally treat an external shopfront shutter as development that needs planning permission, so the design is chosen with that in mind. A single curtain can cover the window and entrance together, or separate shutters can let you open the door while the window stays covered.
Features to choose from
- Key switch and remote operation
- Designs chosen around local planning guidance
- Box external, behind the fascia or internal
- Anti-lift and bottom-rail locks
- Separate door and window shutters if needed
- Solid, perforated, punched or open-grille curtains

Guide prices in Hounslow
| 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 Hounslow
Hounslow sits in Greater London, roughly 10 miles from central London. Whether the job is in the TW3 district or nearby Isleworth, Heston and Richmond (London), 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.
Shop front shutters: common questions
Do you cover Hounslow?
Yes. Hounslow (TW3) is within our Greater London coverage, along with nearby Isleworth, Heston and Richmond (London).
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.
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.
Do you repair shutters fitted by other companies?
Yes. We repair and service most makes of roller shutter, grille and industrial door, whoever fitted them.
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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See everything we do in Hounslow, across Greater London, or read about shop front shutters.
Get a fixed price in Hounslow
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.
