Shutter replacement in Greater Manchester
Need shutter replacement in Greater Manchester? We cover Manchester, Oldham and Wigan and the rest of the area, with planning and power checked at survey.
Guide prices for shutter replacement in Greater Manchester 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
- North 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.
How shutter replacement works, and what to ask for
Rust, repeated faults, badly dented laths and outdated controls are common reasons to replace a shutter. New electric shutters are commissioned with safety checks and handover paperwork. Replacing an external shutter with a different design may need planning permission, so it is checked first.
A replacement can move the box behind the fascia for a tidier frontage where the structure allows. If the box, barrel and guides are sound, fitting a new curtain can be much cheaper than replacing everything.
Options we can specify
- Manual to electric at the same time
- Repair and replace priced side by side
- Replacement curtain on existing box and guides
- Full strip-out and replacement
- Commissioning and safety checks
- Box relocation where possible

Guide prices in Greater Manchester
| 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 Greater Manchester
We cover Greater Manchester from Manchester to Oldham, Wigan and Bolton, with 40 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 Greater Manchester
- Shutter replacement in Manchester
- Shutter replacement in Oldham
- Shutter replacement in Wigan
- Shutter replacement in Bolton
- Shutter replacement in Stockport
- Shutter replacement in Salford
- Shutter replacement in Rochdale
- Shutter replacement in Sale
- Shutter replacement in Bury
- Shutter replacement in Altrincham
- Shutter replacement in Middleton
- Shutter replacement in Ashton-under-Lyne
- Shutter replacement in Leigh
- Shutter replacement in Stretford
- Shutter replacement in Urmston
- Shutter replacement in Chadderton
- Shutter replacement in Eccles
- Shutter replacement in Tyldesley
- Shutter replacement in Hyde
- Shutter replacement in Walkden
- Shutter replacement in Prestwich
- Shutter replacement in Radcliffe
- Shutter replacement in Cheadle Hulme
- Shutter replacement in Heywood
- Shutter replacement in Denton
- Shutter replacement in Stalybridge
- Shutter replacement in Ashton-in-Makerfield
- Shutter replacement in Westhoughton
- Shutter replacement in Farnworth
- Shutter replacement in Saddleworth
- Shutter replacement in Hindley
- Shutter replacement in Golborne
- Shutter replacement in Droylsden
- Shutter replacement in Whitefield
- Shutter replacement in Swinton
- Shutter replacement in Royton
- Shutter replacement in Atherton
- Shutter replacement in Dukinfield
- Shutter replacement in Failsworth
- Shutter replacement in Hazel Grove
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 Greater Manchester
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.
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.
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.
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 Greater Manchester
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- Steel roller shutters in Greater Manchester
- Security roller shutters in Greater Manchester
- Counter & hatch shutters in Greater Manchester
- Insulated roller shutters in Greater Manchester
- Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Greater Manchester
- Roller grilles in Greater Manchester
- Electric roller shutters in Greater Manchester
- Roller shutter installation in Greater Manchester
See everything we do in Greater Manchester, or read about shutter replacement.
Get a fixed price in Greater Manchester
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.
