Coverage in and around Rochester
Rochester is part of our Kent coverage, and addresses in the ME1 postcode district are covered in the same way as the rest of Kent.
We also cover Chatham, Strood and Gillingham, so premises in more than one of these places can be quoted together.
Rochester is roughly 8 miles north of Maidstone.
On houses in Rochester, 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 Rochester where there is no power at the box or the shutter only runs once a day.
Planning and safety in Rochester
Planning in Rochester 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.
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.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Questions about shutters in Rochester
Which roller shutters do you fit in Rochester?
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 I need planning permission for shutters in Rochester?
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 Rochester?
Yes, we survey and fit in Rochester (ME1) as part of our Kent coverage.
How much do roller shutters cost in Rochester?
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.