Shop front shutters in Dartford
Shop front shutters for shops, takeaways and offices in Dartford, Kent. Send a postcode and rough size for a guide price.
In Dartford, 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.
- DA1 and nearby
- Kent
- England
Get a free quote
Send the postcode and rough size. We reply with a guide price and book a free survey.
Shop front shutters in Dartford: the essentials
Councils generally treat an external shopfront shutter as development that needs planning permission, so the design is chosen with that in mind. Perforated and punched laths are popular on high streets because the window display stays visible when the shop is closed.
Hiding the shutter box behind the fascia keeps the frontage tidy, and is something many council design guides ask for. Key switch operation means the shutter can only be opened by a key holder standing at the frontage.
Features to choose from
- Key switch and remote operation
- Manual override for power cuts
- Anti-lift and bottom-rail locks
- Separate door and window shutters if needed
- Box external, behind the fascia or internal
- Solid, perforated, punched or open-grille curtains
Guide prices in Dartford
| 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 Dartford
For Dartford and the DA1 postcode district we survey, supply, fit and repair. Maidstone is about 18 miles away, and we also cover nearby Bexley, Swanley and Welling.
Rules in England
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.
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 Dartford
Do you cover Dartford?
Yes. We survey, fit and repair shop front shutters in Dartford and the DA1 district, as part of our coverage across Kent.
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.
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.
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 you work with landlords and managing agents?
Yes. We quote, fit and service shutters for landlords, managing agents and facilities teams, including multi-site planned maintenance.
Are your prices fixed?
Yes. After the survey you get a written price for the agreed specification, confirmed before anything is ordered or any work starts. If you change the specification, or a hidden problem such as a weak lintel is found during fitting, we price it and agree it with you before carrying on.
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Get a fixed price in Dartford
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.