Electric roller shutters in Kirkwall
Kirkwall is an island town, so work there is arranged in advance around ferry travel, with surveys and installation scheduled together where possible and travel costs quoted up front.
Bedroom shutters in Kirkwall can run on a timer, closing at night and opening in the morning without anyone touching a switch.
Each window in Kirkwall is measured to the real opening, including the lintel, render beads and cill, which is why the survey comes before any price is fixed.
Specifying electric roller shutters for Kirkwall
What you can choose when we survey in Kirkwall:
- RetrofitExisting manual shutters can often be converted to electric.
- 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.
Prices for electric roller shutters in Kirkwall
| 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 Kirkwall can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
What to check in Kirkwall before ordering
As a Scottish town, Kirkwall follows the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 and the Scottish permitted development rules.
- Electrics: Wiring follows BS 7671 and the Scottish building standards.
- Escape windows: On windows or doors needed for escape we add a manual override or battery backup.
What happens next
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.
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.
Electric roller shutters in Kirkwall: 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.
How much do electric roller shutters cost in Kirkwall?
We use the same UK guide prices in Kirkwall; after the survey you get a fixed written price for your opening.
Is the survey free in Kirkwall?
Yes, for new installations. We tell you the cost of any repair or service visit before booking.