Fitting electric roller shutters in Colchester
We survey and install across Essex, and Colchester is one of the cities covered. We also cover Sudbury, Clacton-on-Sea and Witham, so premises in more than one of these places can be quoted together.
Colchester sits some 21 miles to the north-east of Chelmsford.
You do not have to do every window at once: in Colchester we can fit the ground-floor windows first and match the colour and box on others later.
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 Colchester starts with which of those matters most to you.
Specifying electric roller shutters for Colchester
What you can choose when we survey in Colchester:
- Motor typeWired switch motors or radio motors; battery backup on escape routes.
- ControlsIndividual switches, multi-channel remotes, group control and wall timers.
- RetrofitExisting manual shutters can often be converted to electric.
Guide prices for Colchester
| 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.
These are UK guide prices for supply and fit. Your price in Colchester is fixed in writing after survey.
Planning and safety in Colchester
As an English city, Colchester follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the permitted development rules in England.
- 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.
From survey to fitting
Tell us about the opening
Use the quote tool or the form: the type of shutter, rough sizes and any photos.
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.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
Questions about electric roller shutters in Colchester
Are electric shutters noisy?
Tubular motors are quiet; most of the sound you hear is the laths rolling, which is a soft whirr.
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.
Is the survey free in Colchester?
Yes, surveys for new installations in Colchester are free. Repair and service visits are charged.
Do I need permission for electric roller shutters in Colchester?
External shutters on listed buildings need listed building consent, and conservation areas often have tighter rules. If you are unsure, ask your local council; we provide product details for any application.