Covering Derry / Londonderry
Surveys in Derry / Londonderry and the surrounding area are arranged directly with you, as part of our coverage across County Londonderry.
Neighbouring towns we cover include Strabane (13 miles away), Limavady and Coleraine.
If you let out a property in Derry / Londonderry, window and door shutters can protect it between tenancies or bookings, and solar or remote control avoids extra wiring.
For shops in Derry / Londonderry, the shutter is specified around how often it runs, how the frontage looks and what your landlord or council expects.
Rules that apply in Derry / Londonderry
Planning in Derry / Londonderry 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.
Measured on site
Exact sizes, box space, power and controls are confirmed on site.
One clear quotation
Everything included is listed, and nothing is ordered until you accept.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Questions about shutters in Derry / Londonderry
Do you cover Derry / Londonderry?
Yes. Book a survey for any address in Derry / Londonderry in the usual way; it is covered as part of County Londonderry.
How much do roller shutters cost in Derry / Londonderry?
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 Derry / Londonderry?
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.
Is the survey free in Derry / Londonderry?
Yes, for new installations. Repair and service visits are charged, and we tell you the cost before booking.