Covering Stevenage
Stevenage is part of our Hertfordshire coverage, and addresses in the SG1 postcode district are covered in the same way as the rest of Hertfordshire.
Our coverage around Stevenage also includes Hitchin, Letchworth Garden City and Welwyn Garden City.
Stevenage is roughly 19 miles north-east of Watford.
On houses in Stevenage, the practical questions are where the box can sit, how the shutter will be powered and whether the window is an escape route; the survey answers all three.
Manual push-up and crank shutters still suit small frontages in Stevenage where there is no power at the box or the shutter only runs once a day.
Rules that apply in Stevenage
Planning in Stevenage 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.
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.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Questions about shutters in Stevenage
Is the survey free in Stevenage?
Yes, for new installations. Repair and service visits are charged, and we tell you the cost before booking.
How much do roller shutters cost in Stevenage?
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 Stevenage?
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).
Do you cover Stevenage?
Yes. Stevenage and the SG1 postcode district are part of our coverage across Hertfordshire.