Roller shutters for Sunderland
Sunderland is part of our Tyne and Wear coverage, and addresses in the city's postcode districts are covered in the same way as the rest of Tyne and Wear.
Other towns nearby that we cover include Seaham, Washington and Houghton-le-Spring.
Sunderland sits some 10 miles to the south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Each window in Sunderland is measured to the real opening, including the lintel, render beads and cill, which is why the survey comes before any price is fixed.
Perforated and grille shutters let passers-by in Sunderland see the window display after hours, which many councils prefer on shopping streets.
Rules that apply in Sunderland
Planning in Sunderland 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.
Free survey
We measure the opening and the space around it, and check fixings and power.
One clear quotation
Everything included is listed, and nothing is ordered until you accept.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
Questions about shutters in Sunderland
Which roller shutters do you fit in Sunderland?
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 you cover Sunderland?
Yes. Book a survey for any address in Sunderland in the usual way; it is covered as part of Tyne and Wear.
Is the survey free in Sunderland?
Yes, for new installations. Repair and service visits are charged, and we tell you the cost before booking.
How much do roller shutters cost in Sunderland?
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.