Shutter replacement in Bedfordshire
We supply, fit and maintain shutter replacement throughout Bedfordshire: Luton, Bedford and Dunstable and the towns in between.
Guide prices for shutter replacement in Bedfordshire run from £595 to £5,995 ex VAT (£714 to £7,194 inc VAT) for the common sizes, with the exact figure fixed in writing after a free survey.
- England
- East of England
- From £595 + VAT
Get a free quote
Send the postcode and rough size. We reply with a guide price and book a free survey.
How shutter replacement works, and what to ask for
If the box, barrel and guides are sound, fitting a new curtain can be much cheaper than replacing everything. A replacement can move the box behind the fascia for a tidier frontage where the structure allows. We price repair and replacement side by side when both are possible, so you can choose.
If your old shutter was manual, the replacement can be electric from the start. Like-for-like replacements on existing fixings are usually quicker to fit than new installations.
Specification options
- Commissioning and safety checks
- Box relocation where possible
- Full strip-out and replacement
- Removal of the old shutter
- Repair and replace priced side by side
- Manual to electric at the same time
Guide prices in Bedfordshire
| Option | Ex VAT | Inc VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Strip-out and replace, large industrial door | £2,495 to £5,995 | £2,994 to £7,194 |
| Full shutter replacement, up to 3m wide | £1,195 to £2,795 | £1,434 to £3,354 |
| Replacement curtain only | £595 to £1,795 | £714 to £2,154 |
Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey, before anything is ordered. Try the quote tool.
Covering Bedfordshire
We cover Bedfordshire from Luton to Bedford, Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard, with 5 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.
How it works
Describe the fault
Tell us what the shutter is doing, the make if you know it, and send a photo or video.
Engineer visit
An engineer inspects the shutter, finds the cause and makes it safe.
Fixed repair price
You get the repair price before parts are fitted; simple fixes are often done on the first visit.
Tested and reported
Limits and safety devices are checked, and you get a note of what was done.
Questions about shutter replacement in Bedfordshire
Can I keep my shutter box and just replace the curtain?
Often yes, if the box, barrel and guides are sound. We inspect them and price both options.
Do I need planning permission to replace a shutter?
A like-for-like replacement often does not, but changing the design, colour or position of an external shutter may. We check with you before ordering.
Will you take the old shutter away?
Yes, removal and disposal of the old shutter is included in a full replacement quote.
Will you take away my old shutter?
Yes. Removal and disposal of an old shutter is included when we quote for a replacement.
Do your guide prices include VAT?
Guide prices are shown both excluding VAT and including VAT at the standard rate of 20%. For a home, the price including VAT is what you pay.
Other services in Bedfordshire
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- Steel roller shutters in Bedfordshire
- Shutter servicing & maintenance in Bedfordshire
- High-speed doors in Bedfordshire
- Aluminium roller shutters in Bedfordshire
- Shop front shutters in Bedfordshire
- Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Bedfordshire
See everything we do in Bedfordshire, or read about shutter replacement.
Get a fixed price in Bedfordshire
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.