Coverage in and around Loughborough
We cover Loughborough and the LE11 postcode district as part of Leicestershire; you book a survey here exactly as you would anywhere else.
Other towns nearby that we cover include Coalville, Leicester and Long Eaton.
Loughborough is roughly 9 miles north of Leicester.
Window shutters are usually chosen for security when a house is empty, for blackout in bedrooms or for keeping summer heat off the glass, and the survey in Loughborough starts with which of those matters most to you.
Perforated and grille shutters let passers-by in Loughborough see the window display after hours, which many councils prefer on shopping streets.
Planning and safety in Loughborough
Planning in Loughborough 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.
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 Loughborough
Do you cover Loughborough?
Yes. Book a survey for any address in Loughborough in the usual way; it is covered as part of Leicestershire.
Do I need planning permission for shutters in Loughborough?
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 Loughborough?
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 Loughborough?
Yes, for new installations. Repair and service visits are charged, and we tell you the cost before booking.