Fitting electric roller shutters in Chester
We survey and install across Cheshire, and Chester is one of the cities covered. We also cover Ellesmere Port, Halewood and Bebington, so premises in more than one of these places can be quoted together.
On houses in Chester, the practical questions are where the box can sit, how the shutter will be powered and whether the window is an escape route; the survey answers all three.
Where a window in Chester has no power nearby, a solar shutter avoids running a cable; where there is a socket or spur, a wired motor is simpler.
Specifying electric roller shutters for Chester
What you can choose when we survey in Chester:
- RetrofitExisting manual shutters can often be converted to electric.
- ControlsIndividual switches, multi-channel remotes, group control and wall timers.
- Motor typeWired switch motors or radio motors; battery backup on escape routes.
Prices for electric roller shutters in Chester
| Electric roller shutters | Inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Electric shutter, standard window, supplied and fitted | £695 – £995 | £580 – £830 |
| Smart hub with app and voice control | £145 – £295 | £120 – £245 |
| Extra multi-channel remote | £35 – £65 | £30 – £55 |
Guide prices, supplied and fitted. VAT at 20% where it applies.
Prices are typical for the UK and apply in Chester too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
What to check in Chester before ordering
Chester is in England, so planning decisions sit with your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- Escape windows: On windows or doors needed for escape we add a manual override or battery backup.
- Electrics: Work is carried out to BS 7671. Notifiable work in homes in England and Wales is self-certified by an electrician registered with a competent person scheme 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.
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.
Electric roller shutters in Chester: questions
Do electric shutters need a new circuit?
Not always. Many can be fed from an existing circuit through a fused spur; larger groups may need a new circuit. We check at survey and the electrical work is done to BS 7671.
Can my manual shutters be made electric?
Usually yes. A motor can be fitted inside the existing barrel, as long as the shutter is in reasonable condition.
Do I need permission for electric roller shutters in Chester?
It depends on the property. External shutters on listed buildings need listed building consent, and conservation areas often have tighter rules. Check with your local council before ordering; we can supply drawings.
Is the survey free in Chester?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Chester are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.