Covering Nelson
We survey and install across Lancashire, and Nelson is one of the towns covered.
Our coverage around Nelson also includes Colne, Burnley and Accrington.
Nelson sits some 21 miles to the east of Preston.
On houses in Nelson, 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 Nelson where there is no power at the box or the shutter only runs once a day.
Rules that apply in Nelson
Planning in Nelson 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
Send the basics
Tell us what the shutter is for and the rough size, with photos if you have them.
Survey at the property
A surveyor measures, checks what the box and guides will fix to, and talks through options.
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 Nelson
Do you cover Nelson?
Yes. Book a survey for any address in Nelson in the usual way; it is covered as part of Lancashire.
Which roller shutters do you fit in Nelson?
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 Nelson?
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).
Is the survey free in Nelson?
Yes, for new installations. Repair and service visits are charged, and we tell you the cost before booking.