Covering Falkirk
If your address has an FK1 postcode, it falls within our Stirling & Falkirk coverage.
Other towns nearby that we cover include Grangemouth, Alloa and Cumbernauld.
For reference, Falkirk lies about 10 miles south-east of Stirling.
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 Falkirk starts with which of those matters most to you.
Manual push-up and crank shutters still suit small frontages in Falkirk where there is no power at the box or the shutter only runs once a day.
Planning and safety in Falkirk
Planning in Falkirk 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
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.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
Roller shutters in Falkirk: questions
Is the survey free in Falkirk?
Yes, for new installations. Repair and service visits are charged, and we tell you the cost before booking.
Do you cover Falkirk?
Yes. Falkirk and the FK1 postcode district are part of our coverage across Stirling & Falkirk.
How much do roller shutters cost in Falkirk?
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 Falkirk?
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).