Shutter replacement in Devon
Shutter replacement across Devon, including Plymouth, Exeter and Paignton. Free survey, fixed written price and made-to-measure products.
Guide prices for shutter replacement in Devon 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.
Choosing shutter replacement for premises in Devon
Rust, repeated faults, badly dented laths and outdated controls are common reasons to replace a shutter. Replacing an external shutter with a different design may need planning permission, so it is checked first. The old shutter is removed and taken away as part of a full replacement.
We price repair and replacement side by side when both are possible, so you can choose. A replacement is a chance to upgrade to perforated, insulated or rated laths.
Features to choose from
- Upgrade to perforated, insulated or rated laths
- Removal of the old shutter
- Manual to electric at the same time
- Commissioning and safety checks
- Full strip-out and replacement
- Box relocation where possible

Guide prices in Devon
| 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 Devon
We cover Devon from Plymouth to Exeter, Paignton and Torquay, with 9 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 Devon
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
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.
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 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.
Is the survey free?
Yes, for new shutters, grilles and doors: the survey and written quote are free and there is no obligation to go ahead. Repair and servicing visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we visit.
Other services in Devon
- Fire shutters in Devon
- Shop front shutters in Devon
- Roller grilles in Devon
- Roller shutter repairs in Devon
- Industrial roller shutter doors in Devon
- Roller shutter installation in Devon
- Counter & hatch shutters in Devon
- Manual to electric conversion in Devon
- Perforated & punched shutters in Devon
See everything we do in Devon, or read about shutter replacement.
Get a fixed price in Devon
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.
