Steel roller shutters in Bedfordshire
Steel roller shutters for shops, garages and industrial units in Bedfordshire. We work in Luton, Bedford and Dunstable, with prices confirmed in writing before work starts.
Guide prices for steel roller shutters in Bedfordshire run from £1,095 to £5,195 ex VAT (£1,314 to £6,234 inc VAT) for the common sizes, with the exact figure fixed in writing after a free survey.
- England
- East of England
- From £1,095 + VAT
Get a free quote
Send the postcode and rough size. We reply with a guide price and book a free survey.
How steel roller shutters work, and what to ask for
Deep steel guide rails and wind locks keep wide steel curtains in place in high winds. Steel resists cutting and impact better than foam-filled aluminium, which suits higher-risk premises. Steel shutters can be insulated with a double-skin lath where heat loss through the opening matters.
Galvanised finishes are practical but plain, so many shopfronts choose a powder-coated colour. Single-skin steel is noisier than insulated aluminium, which matters on mixed residential streets.
Options we can specify
- Insulated steel options
- Deep guide rails and wind locks for wide openings
- Stronger motors, springs and gearboxes
- Galvanised steel laths, single or double-skin
- Wicket doors on industrial doors
- Powder coating available over galvanising
Guide prices in Bedfordshire
| Option | Ex VAT | Inc VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Powder-coated steel shutter, electric, 4m to 6m | £2,595 to £5,195 | £3,114 to £6,234 |
| Galvanised steel shutter, electric, up to 4m | £1,795 to £3,395 | £2,154 to £4,074 |
| Galvanised steel shutter, manual, up to 3m | £1,095 to £1,995 | £1,314 to £2,394 |
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
Tell us about the opening
Send the postcode, a rough size and a photo if you have one, using the form or a call.
Free survey
We measure, check the structure, power supply and planning position, and talk through options.
Written fixed price
You get a written quote with the product, finish, controls and price before anything is ordered.
Made, fitted and handed over
The shutter is made to measure, fitted, commissioned and handed over with its documents.
Questions about steel roller shutters in Bedfordshire
Are steel shutters noisy?
Single-skin steel is noisier than insulated aluminium. If noise matters, insulated double-skin laths and a well-adjusted motor help.
Can a steel shutter have a door in it?
Yes, industrial steel shutters can include a wicket door so people can enter without raising the whole curtain.
Will a steel shutter rust?
Galvanising protects the steel, and powder coating adds a further layer. Scratches and damage should be touched up so moisture cannot reach bare metal.
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.
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.
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See everything we do in Bedfordshire, or read about steel roller shutters.
Get a fixed price in Bedfordshire
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.