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Steel roller shutters in Kent

Need steel roller shutters in Kent? We cover Maidstone, Gillingham and Chatham and the rest of the area, with planning and power checked at survey.

Guide prices for steel roller shutters in Kent 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
  • South East
  • From £1,095 + VAT
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Choosing steel roller shutters for premises in Kent

Steel shutters are the usual base for fire-rated and many LPS 1175 rated shutters. Single-skin steel is noisier than insulated aluminium, which matters on mixed residential streets. Galvanised steel laths are zinc coated to protect against rust, and can be powder coated on top.

Galvanised finishes are practical but plain, so many shopfronts choose a powder-coated colour. Industrial steel doors can include a wicket door so people can enter without raising the whole curtain.

Specification options

  • Manual, crank or electric operation
  • Galvanised steel laths, single or double-skin
  • Deep guide rails and wind locks for wide openings
  • Insulated steel options
  • Stronger motors, springs and gearboxes
  • Powder coating available over galvanising
A galvanised steel roller shutter closed on an industrial unit

Guide prices in Kent

Steel roller shutters guide prices
OptionEx VATInc 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 Kent

We cover Kent from Maidstone to Gillingham, Chatham and Tunbridge Wells, with 23 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 Kent

How it works

  1. Send the details

    Give us the postcode, approximate width and height, and what the shutter is protecting.

  2. We survey the opening

    An engineer measures and checks the fixings, power and any planning constraints.

  3. You approve a fixed price

    The quote lists the specification and price in writing, so there are no surprises.

  4. We fit and commission

    Your shutter is installed, tested and handed over with instructions and paperwork.

Your questions answered

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.

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.

Is the survey free?

Yes, for new shutters, grilles and doors: the survey and written quote are free and there is no obligation to go ahead. Repair and servicing visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we visit.

Other services in Kent

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