Roller shutters for Cowes
Cowes is an island town, so work there is arranged in advance around ferry travel, with surveys and installation scheduled together where possible and travel costs quoted up front.
Each window in Cowes is measured to the real opening, including the lintel, render beads and cill, which is why the survey comes before any price is fixed.
Fitting on a high street in Cowes is planned around trading hours, so disruption to the shop is kept to a minimum.
Rules that apply in Cowes
Planning in Cowes 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.
Price in writing
A fixed price for the work described, with the lead time stated.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
Roller shutters in Cowes: questions
Is the survey free in Cowes?
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 Cowes?
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).
Which roller shutters do you fit in Cowes?
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 you cover Cowes?
Yes, by arrangement. Cowes is an island town, so visits are planned ahead around the crossing, and any travel cost is quoted in advance.