Roller shutters for Washington
We cover Washington and the NE37 postcode district as part of Tyne and Wear; you book a survey here exactly as you would anywhere else.
Our coverage around Washington also includes Chester-le-Street, Houghton-le-Spring and Hebburn.
For reference, Washington lies about 6 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Where a window in Washington has no power nearby, a solar shutter avoids running a cable; where there is a socket or spur, a wired motor is simpler.
If your shop in Washington is on a parade or in a conservation area, the look of the shutter matters as much as the security, so we talk through planning-friendly options such as perforated laths or a box behind the fascia.
Rules that apply in Washington
Planning in Washington 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.
Measured on site
Exact sizes, box space, power and controls are confirmed on site.
Fixed written price
You get a quotation listing the shutter, controls, fitting and lead time.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Questions about shutters in Washington
Do I need planning permission for shutters in Washington?
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).
How much do roller shutters cost in Washington?
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 Washington?
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 Washington?
Yes. Book a survey for any address in Washington in the usual way; it is covered as part of Tyne and Wear.