Covering Bournemouth
Whether your property is in the centre of Bournemouth or on its edges, it is included in our Dorset coverage.
Other towns nearby that we cover include Christchurch, Poole and New Milton.
If you let out a property in Bournemouth, window and door shutters can protect it between tenancies or bookings, and solar or remote control avoids extra wiring.
Manual push-up and crank shutters still suit small frontages in Bournemouth where there is no power at the box or the shutter only runs once a day.
Rules that apply in Bournemouth
Planning in Bournemouth follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the permitted development rules in England. 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 England involved for higher-grade buildings.
Electrical work for powered shutters is carried out to BS 7671, with notifiable work in homes (under Part P) self-certified by an electrician registered with a competent person scheme or notified to building control.
Fire shutters in workplaces and other non-domestic premises, including the common parts of blocks of flats, are maintained under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, where the responsible person is responsible for keeping fire safety measures in working order. Fire shutters that form part of building work also need approval from building control (council or a registered building control approver).
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.
Roller shutters in Bournemouth: questions
How much do roller shutters cost in Bournemouth?
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 you cover Bournemouth?
Yes, we survey and fit in Bournemouth (BH1) as part of our Dorset coverage.
Is the survey free in Bournemouth?
Yes, for new installations. Repair and service visits are charged, and we tell you the cost before booking.
Do I need planning permission for shutters in Bournemouth?
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 planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).