Fitting door roller shutters in Blackpool
For reference, Blackpool lies about 15 miles west of Preston.
Wide patio and bifold openings in Blackpool may need a shutter split into two on a shared centre guide, depending on the span and the wind on that side of the house.
The box over a door in Blackpool can be face-fixed, tucked under a soffit or built into an extension, and the survey shows which is possible.
We survey and install across Lancashire, and Blackpool is one of the towns covered. Neighbouring towns we cover include Thornton-Cleveleys (4 miles away), Lytham St Annes and Fleetwood.
Specifying door roller shutters for Blackpool
Options we specify for properties in Blackpool:
- ControlInside switch, remote, outside key switch or keypad; app control through a smart hub.
- LathsDouble-wall foam-filled aluminium for most doors; extruded aluminium where the door is in a hidden spot.
- FitFace-fixed over the frame, or within a porch or recess.
Guide prices for door roller shutters in Blackpool
| 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.
Guide prices only: access, fixings, power and finish at your property in Blackpool can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
Planning and safety in Blackpool
In Blackpool, as elsewhere in England, planning questions go to your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
Fixed written price
You get a quotation listing the shutter, controls, fitting and lead time.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Door roller shutters in Blackpool: questions
Can I get out if the door shutter is down?
Yes. The control is inside, and we fit a manual override so the shutter can be raised by hand if the power is off. We will not fit a shutter over your only exit that needs a key from inside.
Can it be opened from outside?
With a key switch, keypad or remote, yes. Without one, it can only be opened from inside, which suits back doors.
Do you cover Blackpool?
Yes. Blackpool and the FY1 postcode district are part of our coverage across Lancashire.
Is the survey free in Blackpool?
Yes, surveys for new installations in Blackpool are free. Repair and service visits are charged.