Covering Grays
We survey and install across Essex, and Grays is one of the towns covered.
Neighbouring towns we cover include South Ockendon (3 miles away), Gravesend and Dartford.
For reference, Grays lies about 19 miles south of Chelmsford.
Where a window in Grays has no power nearby, a solar shutter avoids running a cable; where there is a socket or spur, a wired motor is simpler.
Perforated and grille shutters let passers-by in Grays see the window display after hours, which many councils prefer on shopping streets.
Rules that apply in Grays
Planning in Grays 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
Start with a guide price
Our quote tool gives a guide range in a couple of minutes, or just send us the details.
Survey at the property
A surveyor measures, checks what the box and guides will fix to, and talks through options.
Price in writing
A fixed price for the work described, with the lead time stated.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Roller shutters in Grays: questions
Which roller shutters do you fit in Grays?
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.
Is the survey free in Grays?
Yes, for new installations. Repair and service visits are charged, and we tell you the cost before booking.
Do you cover Grays?
Yes. Book a survey for any address in Grays in the usual way; it is covered as part of Essex.
Do I need planning permission for shutters in Grays?
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).