Covering Sittingbourne
Sittingbourne is part of our Kent coverage, and addresses in the ME10 postcode district are covered in the same way as the rest of Kent.
Other towns nearby that we cover include Faversham, Gillingham and Chatham.
Sittingbourne sits some 11 miles to the north-east of Maidstone.
Each window in Sittingbourne is measured to the real opening, including the lintel, render beads and cill, which is why the survey comes before any price is fixed.
For shops in Sittingbourne, the shutter is specified around how often it runs, how the frontage looks and what your landlord or council expects.
Rules that apply in Sittingbourne
Planning in Sittingbourne 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.
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.
Questions about shutters in Sittingbourne
How much do roller shutters cost in Sittingbourne?
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 Sittingbourne?
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 Sittingbourne?
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 Sittingbourne?
Yes, for new installations. Repair and service visits are charged, and we tell you the cost before booking.