Fitting commercial roller shutters in St Albans
St Albans sits some 7 miles to the north of Watford.
Schools, surgeries, canteens and community buildings in St Albans use counter and servery shutters to lock down a hatch or reception when it is closed.
For offices, units and service counters in St Albans, commercial roller shutters are chosen for how often they run, how they are controlled and who needs access.
We cover St Albans and the AL1 postcode district as part of Hertfordshire; you book a survey here exactly as you would anywhere else. Other towns nearby that we cover include Harpenden, Hatfield and Hemel Hempstead.
Which options suit you?
Ways to specify commercial roller shutters for St Albans:
- DutyLight, medium or heavy duty motors to suit cycles per day.
- SafetySafety edge, photocells and emergency manual operation.
- CurtainSolid, insulated, perforated or with vision laths.
Guide prices for commercial roller shutters in St Albans
| 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.
Prices are typical for the UK and apply in St Albans too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
Rules that apply in St Albans
As an English city, St Albans 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
Start with a guide price
Our quote tool gives a guide range in a couple of minutes, or just send us the details.
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.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
Commercial roller shutters in St Albans: questions
Can shutters be linked to our access control?
Yes, most commercial controls accept an input from access control, timers or alarm systems.
Can you quote for several sites?
Yes. Send us the addresses and opening sizes or photos and we will arrange surveys and a combined quotation.
Do you cover St Albans?
Yes. St Albans and the AL1 postcode district are part of our coverage across Hertfordshire.
Is the survey free in St Albans?
Yes, for new installations. We tell you the cost of any repair or service visit before booking.