Steel roller shutters in Cumbria
Steel roller shutters across Cumbria, including Carlisle, Barrow-in-Furness and Kendal. Free survey, fixed written price and made-to-measure products.
Guide prices for steel roller shutters in Cumbria 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
- North West
- From £1,095 + VAT
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Steel roller shutters in Cumbria: the essentials
Steel shutters are the usual base for fire-rated and many LPS 1175 rated shutters. Industrial steel doors can include a wicket door so people can enter without raising the whole curtain. Steel shutters can be insulated with a double-skin lath where heat loss through the opening matters.
Steel curtains are heavier, so they are paired with stronger motors, springs or crank gearboxes. Deep steel guide rails and wind locks keep wide steel curtains in place in high winds.
Options we can specify
- Deep guide rails and wind locks for wide openings
- Bottom-rail locks and anti-lift
- Manual, crank or electric operation
- Galvanised steel laths, single or double-skin
- Insulated steel options
- Powder coating available over galvanising

Guide prices in Cumbria
| 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 Cumbria
We cover Cumbria from Carlisle to Barrow-in-Furness, Kendal and Whitehaven, 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
Send the details
Give us the postcode, approximate width and height, and what the shutter is protecting.
We survey the opening
An engineer measures and checks the fixings, power and any planning constraints.
You approve a fixed price
The quote lists the specification and price in writing, so there are no surprises.
We fit and commission
Your shutter is installed, tested and handed over with instructions and paperwork.
Questions about steel roller shutters in Cumbria
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.
Is steel more secure than aluminium?
Generally yes. Steel laths are harder to cut and dent, which is why steel is used for industrial and higher-risk premises. For independently tested resistance, look for an LPS 1175 rating.
Are your prices fixed?
Yes. After the survey you get a written price for the agreed specification, confirmed before anything is ordered or any work starts. If you change the specification, or a hidden problem such as a weak lintel is found during fitting, we price it and agree it with you before carrying on.
What warranty do I get?
Products carry the manufacturer's warranty, and the warranty for your shutter is set out in your quote.
Other services in Cumbria
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- Fire shutters in Cumbria
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- Shutter replacement in Cumbria
- Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Cumbria
- Perforated & punched shutters in Cumbria
- Aluminium roller shutters in Cumbria
- Security roller shutters in Cumbria
- Roller shutter installation in Cumbria
See everything we do in Cumbria, or read about steel roller shutters.
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