Our electric roller shutters service in Derby
We cover Derby and the city's postcode districts as part of Derbyshire; you book a survey here exactly as you would anywhere else. We also cover Belper, Ilkeston and Heanor, so premises in more than one of these places can be quoted together.
Window shutters are usually chosen for security when a house is empty, for blackout in bedrooms or for keeping summer heat off the glass, and the survey in Derby starts with which of those matters most to you.
On houses in Derby, 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.
Which options suit you?
What you can choose when we survey in Derby:
- Motor typeWired switch motors or radio motors; battery backup on escape routes.
- Smart controlApp and voice control through a compatible hub; scenes and sun-based timers.
- RetrofitExisting manual shutters can often be converted to electric.
Guide prices for Derby
| 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.
Guide prices only: access, fixings, power and finish at your property in Derby can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
Rules that apply in Derby
Derby is in England, so planning decisions sit with your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- 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.
- Escape windows: On windows or doors needed for escape we add a manual override or battery backup.
From survey to fitting
Send the basics
Tell us what the shutter is for and the rough size, with photos if you have them.
Measured on site
Exact sizes, box space, power and controls are confirmed on site.
One clear quotation
Everything included is listed, and nothing is ordered until you accept.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Frequently asked questions
How long do shutter motors last?
A good tubular motor commonly lasts many years in domestic use. If one fails it can be replaced without replacing the whole shutter.
Are electric shutters noisy?
Tubular motors are quiet; most of the sound you hear is the laths rolling, which is a soft whirr.
Is the survey free in Derby?
Yes, surveys for new installations in Derby are free. Repair and service visits are charged.
Do you cover Derby?
Yes. Derby and the city's postcode districts are part of our coverage across Derbyshire.