Coverage in and around Ilford
We cover Ilford and the IG1 postcode district as part of Greater London; you book a survey here exactly as you would anywhere else.
Our coverage around Ilford also includes Barking, Leytonstone and Stratford.
Ilford is roughly 9 miles east of central London.
Each window in Ilford is measured to the real opening, including the lintel, render beads and cill, which is why the survey comes before any price is fixed.
If your shop in Ilford is on a parade or in a conservation area, the look of the shutter matters as much as the security, so we talk through planning-friendly options such as perforated laths or a box behind the fascia.
Rules that apply in Ilford
Planning in Ilford 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.
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 Ilford: questions
Which roller shutters do you fit in Ilford?
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.
Do I need planning permission for shutters in Ilford?
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 Ilford?
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 Ilford?
Yes. Book a survey for any address in Ilford in the usual way; it is covered as part of Greater London.