Shutter replacement in East Sussex
Need shutter replacement in East Sussex? We cover Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings and the rest of the area, with planning and power checked at survey.
Guide prices for shutter replacement in East Sussex 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 East
- 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 East Sussex
If the box, barrel and guides are sound, fitting a new curtain can be much cheaper than replacing everything. New electric shutters are commissioned with safety checks and handover paperwork. A replacement is a chance to upgrade to perforated, insulated or rated laths.
Like-for-like replacements on existing fixings are usually quicker to fit than new installations. The old shutter is removed and taken away as part of a full replacement.
What's included
- Repair and replace priced side by side
- Manual to electric at the same time
- Full strip-out and replacement
- Commissioning and safety checks
- Removal of the old shutter
- Upgrade to perforated, insulated or rated laths
Guide prices in East Sussex
| 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 East Sussex
We cover East Sussex from Brighton to Eastbourne, Hastings and Hove, with 8 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.
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.
What details help you quote quickly?
The postcode, the approximate width and height of the opening, whether you want manual or electric operation, and a photo of the frontage.
Can I get a quote from photos?
Photos and approximate sizes let us give you a guide price quickly. A survey is still needed before a shutter is made, because it is built to exact measurements.
Other services in East Sussex
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- Retractable security grilles in East Sussex
- Roller shutter installation in East Sussex
See everything we do in East Sussex, or read about shutter replacement.
Get a fixed price in East Sussex
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.