Covering Galashiels
Galashiels is part of our Scottish Borders coverage, and addresses in the TD1 postcode district are covered in the same way as the rest of Scottish Borders.
Our coverage around Galashiels also includes Peebles, Dalkeith and Kelso.
If you let out a property in Galashiels, window and door shutters can protect it between tenancies or bookings, and solar or remote control avoids extra wiring.
Fitting on a high street in Galashiels is planned around trading hours, so disruption to the shop is kept to a minimum.
Rules that apply in Galashiels
Planning in Galashiels follows the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 and the Scottish permitted development rules. 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 Environment Scotland consulted where required.
Electrical work for powered shutters is carried out to BS 7671 and the Scottish building standards for electrical safety.
Fire shutters in workplaces and other non-domestic premises are maintained under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006, where the duty holder is responsible for keeping fire safety measures in working order. Fire shutters that form part of building work also need approval from the council's building standards service (building warrants).
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.
Price in writing
A fixed price for the work described, with the lead time stated.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
Roller shutters in Galashiels: questions
Do you cover Galashiels?
Yes. Galashiels and the TD1 postcode district are part of our coverage across Scottish Borders.
Do I need planning permission for shutters in Galashiels?
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 planning authority (the local council, or a national park authority).
How much do roller shutters cost in Galashiels?
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.
Which roller shutters do you fit in Galashiels?
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.