Steel roller shutters in Longton
Made-to-measure steel roller shutters for shops, garages and industrial units in Longton and the wider ST3 area, with a free survey and a fixed price in writing.
Expect steel roller shutters in Longton to start from £1,095 ex VAT (£1,314 inc VAT). Larger openings, insulated or rated laths, colours and motors move the price towards the top of the range.
- ST3 and nearby
- Staffordshire
- England
Get a free quote
Send the postcode and rough size. We reply with a guide price and book a free survey.
What to know about steel roller shutters in Longton
Steel resists cutting and impact better than foam-filled aluminium, which suits higher-risk premises. 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. Industrial steel doors can include a wicket door so people can enter without raising the whole curtain.
Options we can specify
- Manual, crank or electric operation
- Powder coating available over galvanising
- Deep guide rails and wind locks for wide openings
- Stronger motors, springs and gearboxes
- Bottom-rail locks and anti-lift
- Wicket doors on industrial doors

Guide prices in Longton
| 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 Longton and nearby
Jobs in Longton are planned as part of our Staffordshire coverage, and visits can be combined with jobs in nearby Newcastle-under-Lyme, Kidsgrove and Stafford. Planning rules are those of your local council in England.
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
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 Longton
Do you cover Longton?
Yes. Longton (ST3) is within our Staffordshire coverage, along with nearby Newcastle-under-Lyme, Kidsgrove and Stafford.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Who carries out the work?
Work is carried out by experienced shutter engineers working for S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which is the company your contract is with.
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See everything we do in Longton, across Staffordshire, or read about steel roller shutters.
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Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.
