Covering Cheltenham
Whether your property is in the centre of Cheltenham or on its edges, it is included in our Gloucestershire coverage.
Tewkesbury, Gloucester and Stroud are covered too, which helps when several properties need doing.
Cheltenham sits some 7 miles to the east of Gloucester.
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 Cheltenham starts with which of those matters most to you.
Fitting on a high street in Cheltenham is planned around trading hours, so disruption to the shop is kept to a minimum.
Rules that apply in Cheltenham
Planning in Cheltenham 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.
Survey at the property
A surveyor measures, checks what the box and guides will fix to, and talks through options.
One clear quotation
Everything included is listed, and nothing is ordered until you accept.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
Roller shutters in Cheltenham: questions
Do you cover Cheltenham?
Yes. Cheltenham and the GL50 postcode district are part of our coverage across Gloucestershire.
How much do roller shutters cost in Cheltenham?
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 Cheltenham?
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).
Is the survey free in Cheltenham?
Yes, for new installations. Repair and service visits are charged, and we tell you the cost before booking.