Fitting commercial roller shutters in Margate
Surveys in Margate and the surrounding area are arranged directly with you, as part of our coverage across Kent. Other towns nearby that we cover include Broadstairs, Ramsgate and Deal.
For reference, Margate lies about 38 miles east of Maidstone.
Where a counter shutter sits in a fire-resisting wall in a building in Margate, it needs to be a fire-rated product chosen to match the fire strategy.
Business parks and trading estates in Margate often have landlord rules on colour and box position, and we can work to a landlord's specification.
Which options suit you?
Options we specify for properties in Margate:
- ControlsKey switch, push-button, remote, timer or access-control link.
- DutyLight, medium or heavy duty motors to suit cycles per day.
- CurtainSolid, insulated, perforated or with vision laths.
Guide prices for commercial roller shutters in Margate
| 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.
These are UK guide prices for supply and fit. Your price in Margate is fixed in writing after survey.
Rules that apply in Margate
In Margate, as elsewhere in England, planning questions go to your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- Workplace safety: Powered doors in workplaces must be safe in use and properly maintained. We commission the safety devices and recommend a service interval.
- Planning: New external shutters can need planning permission, particularly on street-facing elevations.
- Fire strategy: If a shutter is on an escape route, it must fit the building's fire strategy and must not lock people in.
What happens next
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.
Frequently asked questions
What duty motor do I need?
It depends on how often the shutter opens. We ask about daily cycles at survey and size the motor and curtain so it is not overworked.
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.
How much do commercial roller shutters cost in Margate?
We use the same UK guide prices in Margate; after the survey you get a fixed written price for your opening.
Do you cover Margate?
Yes. Margate and the CT9 postcode district are part of our coverage across Kent.