Commercial shutters for properties in Dunstable
For reference, Dunstable lies about 5 miles west of Luton.
Where a counter shutter sits in a fire-resisting wall in a building in Dunstable, it needs to be a fire-rated product chosen to match the fire strategy.
Electric commercial shutters in Dunstable can be key-switch, push-button or remote controlled, and linked to an alarm or access system where needed.
Surveys in Dunstable and the surrounding area are arranged directly with you, as part of our coverage across Bedfordshire. Other towns nearby that we cover include Luton, Leighton Buzzard and Harpenden.
What can you choose in Dunstable?
Ways to specify commercial roller shutters for Dunstable:
- ControlsKey switch, push-button, remote, timer or access-control link.
- CurtainSolid, insulated, perforated or with vision laths.
- DutyLight, medium or heavy duty motors to suit cycles per day.
Guide prices for commercial roller shutters in Dunstable
| Commercial roller shutters | Ex VAT | Inc VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Unit entrance around 3,000 × 3,000 mm, electric | £1,695 – £3,195 | £2,035 – £3,835 |
| Insulated, around 3,000 × 3,000 mm, electric | £2,295 – £3,995 | £2,755 – £4,795 |
| Each extra shutter on the same site | £1,195 – £2,795 | £1,435 – £3,355 |
Guide prices, per shutter, supplied and fitted. VAT at 20% where it applies.
Use these as a starting point for budgeting in Dunstable; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
Rules that apply in Dunstable
As an English town, Dunstable follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the permitted development rules in England.
- Fire strategy: If a shutter is on an escape route, it must fit the building's fire strategy and must not lock people in.
- Planning: New external shutters can need planning permission, particularly on street-facing elevations.
- Workplace safety: Powered doors in workplaces must be safe in use and properly maintained. We commission the safety devices and recommend a service interval.
From survey to fitting
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.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Questions about commercial roller shutters in Dunstable
Can shutters be linked to our access control?
Yes, most commercial controls accept an input from access control, timers or alarm systems.
Do commercial shutters need servicing?
Powered shutters in workplaces should be maintained so their safety devices keep working. Most sites book a service every six or twelve months.
Do I need permission for commercial roller shutters in Dunstable?
Possibly. New external shutters on street-facing elevations usually need planning permission; internal counter shutters usually do not. We recommend checking with your local council first.
Do you cover Dunstable?
Yes. Book a survey for any address in Dunstable in the usual way; it is covered as part of Bedfordshire.