Covering Folkestone
Surveys in Folkestone and the surrounding area are arranged directly with you, as part of our coverage across Kent.
Our coverage around Folkestone also includes Dover, Ashford (Kent) and Deal.
Folkestone is roughly 31 miles south-east of Maidstone.
You do not have to do every window at once: in Folkestone we can fit the ground-floor windows first and match the colour and box on others later.
We check the fascia, the box space and the power supply on every shopfront in Folkestone before quoting, so the fixed price reflects the real job.
Planning and safety in Folkestone
Planning in Folkestone 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
Start with a guide price
Our quote tool gives a guide range in a couple of minutes, or just send us the details.
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.
Questions about shutters in Folkestone
Which roller shutters do you fit in Folkestone?
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 Folkestone?
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 Folkestone?
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 Folkestone?
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).