Fitting door roller shutters in St Albans
St Albans is part of our Hertfordshire coverage, and addresses in the AL1 postcode district are covered in the same way as the rest of Hertfordshire. Our coverage around St Albans also includes Harpenden, Hatfield and Hemel Hempstead.
St Albans sits some 7 miles to the north of Watford.
If you are building an extension in St Albans, tell us early: the shutter box is easiest to hide when it is planned before the lintel goes in.
The box over a door in St Albans can be face-fixed, tucked under a soffit or built into an extension, and the survey shows which is possible.
Which options suit you?
Ways to specify door roller shutters for St Albans:
- LathsDouble-wall foam-filled aluminium for most doors; extruded aluminium where the door is in a hidden spot.
- ControlInside switch, remote, outside key switch or keypad; app control through a smart hub.
- FitFace-fixed over the frame, or within a porch or recess.
Guide prices for St Albans
| Door roller shutters | Inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Single door around 900 × 2,100 mm, electric | £795 – £1,195 | £660 – £995 |
| Wide door or door with side light, electric | £995 – £1,595 | £830 – £1,330 |
| Single door, manual crank | £695 – £1,045 | £580 – £870 |
Guide prices, per door, supplied and fitted. VAT at 20% where it applies.
These are UK guide prices for supply and fit. Your price in St Albans is fixed in writing after survey.
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.
- Planning: Front-door shutters change how the house looks from the street, so check with your council first, especially in a conservation area or on a listed building.
- Getting out safely: A shutter over an exit door must open from inside quickly and without a key. We set the switch inside the door and add a manual override.
- Electrics: Wired to BS 7671. Notifiable work in homes in England and Wales, such as a new circuit, is self-certified by a competent person scheme electrician or notified to building control.
What happens next
Start with a guide price
Our quote tool gives a guide range in a couple of minutes, or just send us the details.
Measured on site
Exact sizes, box space, power and controls are confirmed on site.
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.
Questions about door roller shutters in St Albans
Are door shutters secure?
They add a strong physical layer in front of the door, especially with anti-lift locking. If you need a tested security rating, ask for a shutter certified to LPS 1175 or STS 202; the rating belongs to that tested product. PAS 24 applies to the door or window behind the shutter, not to the shutter itself.
How much does a door roller shutter cost?
A single door is usually £795–£1,195 including VAT, electric, supplied and fitted. Wider openings and doors with side lights cost more.
Do you cover St Albans?
Yes. Book a survey for any address in St Albans in the usual way; it is covered as part of Hertfordshire.
Is the survey free in St Albans?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in St Albans are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.