Coverage in and around Basildon
Surveys in Basildon and the surrounding area are arranged directly with you, as part of our coverage across Essex.
We also cover Pitsea, Stanford-le-Hope and Wickford, so premises in more than one of these places can be quoted together.
Basildon sits some 12 miles to the south of Chelmsford.
Window shutters are usually chosen for security when a house is empty, for blackout in bedrooms or for keeping summer heat off the glass, and the survey in Basildon starts with which of those matters most to you.
Fitting on a high street in Basildon is planned around trading hours, so disruption to the shop is kept to a minimum.
Planning and safety in Basildon
Planning in Basildon 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
Tell us about the opening
Use the quote tool or the form: the type of shutter, rough sizes and any photos.
Free survey
We measure the opening and the space around it, and check fixings and power.
Fixed written price
You get a quotation listing the shutter, controls, fitting and lead time.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
Roller shutters in Basildon: questions
Do you cover Basildon?
Yes, we survey and fit in Basildon (SS14) as part of our Essex coverage.
Do I need planning permission for shutters in Basildon?
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).
How much do roller shutters cost in Basildon?
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 Basildon?
Yes, for new installations. Repair and service visits are charged, and we tell you the cost before booking.