Fitting electric roller shutters in Broadstairs
We survey and install across Kent, and Broadstairs is one of the towns covered. Other towns nearby that we cover include Ramsgate, Margate and Deal.
Broadstairs is roughly 40 miles east of Maidstone.
Where a window in Broadstairs has no power nearby, a solar shutter avoids running a cable; where there is a socket or spur, a wired motor is simpler.
On houses in Broadstairs, 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.
Specifying electric roller shutters for Broadstairs
Decisions we make with you at the survey in Broadstairs:
- RetrofitExisting manual shutters can often be converted to electric.
- Smart controlApp and voice control through a compatible hub; scenes and sun-based timers.
- Motor typeWired switch motors or radio motors; battery backup on escape routes.
Prices for electric roller shutters in Broadstairs
| 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 Broadstairs is fixed in writing after survey.
What to check in Broadstairs before ordering
Broadstairs 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.
Free survey
We measure the opening and the space around it, and check fixings and power.
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.
Frequently asked questions
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.
Do you cover Broadstairs?
Yes. Book a survey for any address in Broadstairs in the usual way; it is covered as part of Kent.
How much do electric roller shutters cost in Broadstairs?
The guide prices above apply in Broadstairs. Your exact price depends on size, finish, controls and access, and is fixed in writing after survey.