Covering Stornoway
Island addresses, including Stornoway (HS1), are covered by arrangement: we plan the crossing and book the survey and fitting days together, and any travel cost is quoted in advance.
You do not have to do every window at once: in Stornoway we can fit the ground-floor windows first and match the colour and box on others later.
Perforated and grille shutters let passers-by in Stornoway see the window display after hours, which many councils prefer on shopping streets.
Planning and safety in Stornoway
Planning in Stornoway follows the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 and the Scottish permitted development rules. 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 Environment Scotland consulted where required.
Electrical work for powered shutters is carried out to BS 7671 and the Scottish building standards for electrical safety.
Fire shutters in workplaces and other non-domestic premises are maintained under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006, where the duty holder is responsible for keeping fire safety measures in working order. Fire shutters that form part of building work also need approval from the council's building standards service (building warrants).
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.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
Roller shutters in Stornoway: questions
Do you cover Stornoway?
Yes, by arrangement. Stornoway is an island town, so visits are planned ahead around the crossing, and any travel cost is quoted in advance.
Is the survey free in Stornoway?
Yes, for new installations. Repair and service visits are charged, and we tell you the cost before booking.
Do I need planning permission for shutters in Stornoway?
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 planning authority (the local council, or a national park authority).
How much do roller shutters cost in Stornoway?
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.