Shop front shutters in Tyne and Wear
Shop front shutters across Tyne and Wear, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and South Shields. Free survey, fixed written price and made-to-measure products.
Guide prices for shop front shutters in Tyne and Wear 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.
- England
- North East
- 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.
How shop front shutters work, and what to ask for
A powder-coated colour that matches the shopfront helps the shutter look like part of the design rather than an add-on. Internal shutters behind the glazing protect stock without changing the street view, though they leave the glass exposed. Key switch operation means the shutter can only be opened by a key holder standing at the frontage.
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.
Options we can specify
- Anti-lift and bottom-rail locks
- Solid, perforated, punched or open-grille curtains
- Box external, behind the fascia or internal
- Separate door and window shutters if needed
- Manual override for power cuts
- Powder coating to match your shopfront
Guide prices in Tyne and Wear
| 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 Tyne and Wear
We cover Tyne and Wear from Newcastle upon Tyne to Sunderland, South Shields and Gateshead, with 12 towns listed below. Planning decisions for external shutters sit with your local council in England, and we check the position at survey.
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.
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. In homes in England, new circuits are notifiable under Part P of the Building Regulations, so the work is done by a registered electrician who can self-certify it, or notified to building control.
Towns we cover in Tyne and Wear
- Shop front shutters in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Shop front shutters in Sunderland
- Shop front shutters in South Shields
- Shop front shutters in Gateshead
- Shop front shutters in Washington
- Shop front shutters in Tynemouth
- Shop front shutters in Wallsend
- Shop front shutters in North Shields
- Shop front shutters in Whitley Bay
- Shop front shutters in Houghton-le-Spring
- Shop front shutters in Jarrow
- Shop front shutters in Hebburn
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 Tyne and Wear
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.
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.
What warranty do I get?
Products carry the manufacturer's warranty, and the warranty for your shutter is set out in your quote.
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See everything we do in Tyne and Wear, or read about shop front shutters.
Get a fixed price in Tyne and Wear
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.