Covering Elgin
Elgin is part of our Aberdeen & North East Scotland coverage, and addresses in the IV30 postcode district are covered in the same way as the rest of Aberdeen & North East Scotland.
Our coverage around Elgin also includes Forres, Nairn and Inverness.
Elgin is roughly 57 miles north-west of Aberdeen.
Where a window in Elgin has no power nearby, a solar shutter avoids running a cable; where there is a socket or spur, a wired motor is simpler.
From a single unit to several shops, premises in Elgin can be quoted together with one consistent specification.
Planning and safety in Elgin
Planning in Elgin follows the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 and the Scottish permitted development rules. Shopfront shutters usually need planning permission; for houses it depends on the property, and listed buildings need listed building consent from the council, with Historic Environment Scotland consulted where required.
Electrical work for powered shutters is carried out to BS 7671 and the Scottish building standards for electrical safety.
Fire shutters in workplaces and other non-domestic premises are maintained under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006, where the duty holder is responsible for keeping fire safety measures in working order. Fire shutters that form part of building work also need approval from the council's building standards service (building warrants).
How it works
Start with a guide price
Our quote tool gives a guide range in a couple of minutes, or just send us the details.
Free survey
We measure the opening and the space around it, and check fixings and power.
Price in writing
A fixed price for the work described, with the lead time stated.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Questions about shutters in Elgin
Do you cover Elgin?
Yes, we survey and fit in Elgin (IV30) as part of our Aberdeen & North East Scotland coverage.
How much do roller shutters cost in Elgin?
Guide prices start from about £545 including VAT for an electric window shutter and from £1,495 plus VAT for a shopfront shutter. You get a fixed written price after survey.
Do I need planning permission for shutters in Elgin?
Shopfront shutters usually do. For houses it depends on the property; listed buildings need listed building consent and conservation areas often have tighter rules. Planning questions go to your planning authority (the local council, or a national park authority).
Is the survey free in Elgin?
Yes, for new installations. Repair and service visits are charged, and we tell you the cost before booking.