Steel roller shutters in Grays
We supply, fit and look after steel roller shutters in Grays and nearby South Ockendon, Gravesend and Dartford, from a single opening to a whole site.
Guide prices for steel roller shutters in the RM17 area are £1,095 to £5,195 ex VAT (£1,314 to £6,234 inc VAT). Your exact price depends on size, finish, controls and access, and is fixed in writing after the survey.
- RM17 and nearby
- Essex
- England
Get a free quote
Send the postcode and rough size. We reply with a guide price and book a free survey.
Steel roller shutters in Grays: the essentials
Steel is the common choice for garages, lock-ups, plant rooms and loading bays. Steel curtains are heavier, so they are paired with stronger motors, springs or crank gearboxes.
Steel shutters can be insulated with a double-skin lath where heat loss through the opening matters. Galvanised steel laths are zinc coated to protect against rust, and can be powder coated on top.
Options we can specify
- Galvanised steel laths, single or double-skin
- Stronger motors, springs and gearboxes
- Manual, crank or electric operation
- Powder coating available over galvanising
- Insulated steel options
- Wicket doors on industrial doors

Guide prices in Grays
| 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.
Where we work around Grays
Grays sits in Essex, roughly 17 miles from Southend-on-Sea. Whether the job is in the RM17 district or nearby South Ockendon, Gravesend and Dartford, the survey and quote work the same way.
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.
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.
Before you book in Grays
Do you cover Grays?
Yes. We survey, fit and repair steel roller shutters in Grays and the RM17 district, as part of our coverage across Essex.
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.
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 steel shutters noisy?
Single-skin steel is noisier than insulated aluminium. If noise matters, insulated double-skin laths and a well-adjusted motor help.
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.
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.
Also available in Grays
- Perforated & punched shutters in Grays
- Retractable security grilles in Grays
- Security roller shutters in Grays
- Shutter replacement in Grays
- Counter & hatch shutters in Grays
- Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Grays
See everything we do in Grays, across Essex, or read about steel roller shutters.
Get a fixed price in Grays
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.
