Shutter replacement in Cornwall
Need shutter replacement in Cornwall? We cover Redruth, Falmouth and St Austell and the rest of the area, with planning and power checked at survey.
Guide prices for shutter replacement in Cornwall 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
- South West
- From £595 + VAT
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 shutter replacement in Cornwall
Rust, repeated faults, badly dented laths and outdated controls are common reasons to replace a shutter. If the box, barrel and guides are sound, fitting a new curtain can be much cheaper than replacing everything. Like-for-like replacements on existing fixings are usually quicker to fit than new installations.
New electric shutters are commissioned with safety checks and handover paperwork. If your old shutter was manual, the replacement can be electric from the start.
Features to choose from
- Manual to electric at the same time
- Full strip-out and replacement
- Repair and replace priced side by side
- Commissioning and safety checks
- Removal of the old shutter
- Box relocation where possible
Guide prices in Cornwall
| 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 Cornwall
We cover Cornwall from Truro to Falmouth, St Austell and Truro, with 6 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.
Shutter replacement: common questions
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.
Is it worth upgrading when I replace?
It is the cheapest time to add electric operation, perforated laths or insulation, because the work is being done anyway.
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.
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.
Will you take away my old shutter?
Yes. Removal and disposal of an old shutter is included when we quote for a replacement.
Other services in Cornwall
- High-speed doors in Cornwall
- Roller shutter repairs in Cornwall
- Security roller shutters in Cornwall
- Counter & hatch shutters in Cornwall
- Perforated & punched shutters in Cornwall
- Insulated roller shutters in Cornwall
- Garage roller doors in Cornwall
- Industrial roller shutter doors in Cornwall
- Manual to electric conversion in Cornwall
See everything we do in Cornwall, or read about shutter replacement.
Get a fixed price in Cornwall
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.