Coverage in and around Dover
Dover is part of our Kent coverage, and addresses in the CT16 postcode district are covered in the same way as the rest of Kent.
Folkestone, Deal and Canterbury are covered too, which helps when several properties need doing.
For reference, Dover lies about 36 miles east of Maidstone.
Bedroom shutters in Dover can run on a timer, closing at night and opening in the morning without anyone touching a switch.
If your shop in Dover 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 Dover
Planning in Dover 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.
Measured on site
Exact sizes, box space, power and controls are confirmed on site.
Fixed written price
You get a quotation listing the shutter, controls, fitting and lead time.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
Questions about shutters in Dover
Do I need planning permission for shutters in Dover?
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 Dover?
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.
Is the survey free in Dover?
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 Dover?
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.