Roller shutters for Gateshead
Whether your property is in the centre of Gateshead or on its edges, it is included in our Tyne and Wear coverage.
Other towns nearby that we cover include Newcastle upon Tyne, Wallsend and Hebburn.
Gateshead sits some 1 mile to the south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne.
On houses in Gateshead, 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.
Fitting on a high street in Gateshead is planned around trading hours, so disruption to the shop is kept to a minimum.
Planning and safety in Gateshead
Planning in Gateshead 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.
Price in writing
A fixed price for the work described, with the lead time stated.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Roller shutters in Gateshead: questions
Do I need planning permission for shutters in Gateshead?
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 Gateshead?
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.
How much do roller shutters cost in Gateshead?
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.
Is the survey free in Gateshead?
Yes, for new installations. Repair and service visits are charged, and we tell you the cost before booking.