Covering Downpatrick
Whether your property is in the centre of Downpatrick or on its edges, it is included in our County Down coverage.
Our coverage around Downpatrick also includes Newtownards, Lisburn and Banbridge.
Downpatrick sits some 24 miles to the south of Bangor.
If you let out a property in Downpatrick, window and door shutters can protect it between tenancies or bookings, and solar or remote control avoids extra wiring.
Fitting on a high street in Downpatrick is planned around trading hours, so disruption to the shop is kept to a minimum.
Planning and safety in Downpatrick
Planning in Downpatrick follows the Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 and the NI 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 the Department for Communities consulted.
Electrical work for powered shutters is carried out to BS 7671, carried out by a qualified electrician.
Fire shutters in workplaces and other non-domestic premises are maintained under the Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010, where the appropriate person is responsible for keeping fire safety measures in working order. Fire shutters that form part of building work also need approval from council building control.
How it works
Send the basics
Tell us what the shutter is for and the rough size, with photos if you have them.
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.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
Roller shutters in Downpatrick: questions
Do I need planning permission for shutters in Downpatrick?
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 local council, which has been the planning authority since 2015.
Which roller shutters do you fit in Downpatrick?
Window, door, patio and garage shutters for homes; shop, commercial, perforated, counter shutters and grilles; industrial, high-speed and fire-rated doors; plus repairs, servicing, motor replacement and conversions.
How much do roller shutters cost in Downpatrick?
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.
Is the survey free in Downpatrick?
Yes, for new installations. Repair and service visits are charged, and we tell you the cost before booking.