Fitting commercial roller shutters in Taunton
Where a counter shutter sits in a fire-resisting wall in a building in Taunton, it needs to be a fire-rated product chosen to match the fire strategy.
Schools, surgeries, canteens and community buildings in Taunton use counter and servery shutters to lock down a hatch or reception when it is closed.
Surveys in Taunton and the surrounding area are arranged directly with you, as part of our coverage across Somerset. We also cover Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea and Tiverton, so premises in more than one of these places can be quoted together.
Which options suit you?
Options we specify for properties in Taunton:
- CurtainSolid, insulated, perforated or with vision laths.
- DutyLight, medium or heavy duty motors to suit cycles per day.
- ControlsKey switch, push-button, remote, timer or access-control link.
Prices for commercial roller shutters in Taunton
| 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.
Guide prices only: access, fixings, power and finish at your property in Taunton can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
What to check in Taunton before ordering
As an English town, Taunton follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the permitted development rules in England.
- Workplace safety: Powered doors in workplaces must be safe in use and properly maintained. We commission the safety devices and recommend a service interval.
- 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.
From survey to fitting
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.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
Commercial roller shutters in Taunton: questions
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.
Is the survey free in Taunton?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Taunton are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.
Do I need permission for commercial roller shutters in Taunton?
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.