Covering Strabane
We cover Strabane and the BT82 postcode district as part of County Tyrone; you book a survey here exactly as you would anywhere else.
Our coverage around Strabane also includes Derry / Londonderry, Omagh and Limavady.
Strabane is roughly 16 miles north of Omagh.
Each window in Strabane is measured to the real opening, including the lintel, render beads and cill, which is why the survey comes before any price is fixed.
For shops in Strabane, the shutter is specified around how often it runs, how the frontage looks and what your landlord or council expects.
Planning and safety in Strabane
Planning in Strabane 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
Tell us about the opening
Use the quote tool or the form: the type of shutter, rough sizes and any photos.
Measured on site
Exact sizes, box space, power and controls are confirmed on site.
Fixed written price
You get a quotation listing the shutter, controls, fitting and lead time.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
Questions about shutters in Strabane
Is the survey free in Strabane?
Yes, for new installations. Repair and service visits are charged, and we tell you the cost before booking.
How much do roller shutters cost in Strabane?
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 Strabane?
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 Strabane?
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.