Electric shutters for properties in Blackwood
We survey and install across Gwent, and Blackwood is one of the towns covered. We also cover Risca, Caerphilly and Pontypridd, so premises in more than one of these places can be quoted together.
For reference, Blackwood lies about 11 miles north-west of Newport.
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 Blackwood starts with which of those matters most to you.
You do not have to do every window at once: in Blackwood we can fit the ground-floor windows first and match the colour and box on others later.
What can you choose in Blackwood?
The main choices for electric roller shutters in Blackwood:
- 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.
Prices for electric roller shutters in Blackwood
| 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.
Use these as a starting point for budgeting in Blackwood; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
Planning and safety in Blackwood
Blackwood is in Wales, so planning decisions sit with your local planning authority (the county or county borough council, or a national park authority).
- 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
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Can I control shutters from my phone?
Yes, with a compatible smart hub. You can open and close shutters from an app, set timers and scenes, and use voice assistants.
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 Blackwood?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Blackwood are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.
Do you cover Blackwood?
Yes. Blackwood and the NP12 postcode district are part of our coverage across Gwent.