Fitting electric roller shutters in Sittingbourne
We survey and install across Kent, and Sittingbourne is one of the towns covered. Faversham, Gillingham and Chatham are covered too, which helps when several properties need doing.
Sittingbourne sits some 11 miles to the north-east of Maidstone.
If you let out a property in Sittingbourne, electric roller shutters can protect it between tenancies or bookings, and solar or remote control avoids extra wiring.
On houses in Sittingbourne, 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.
Options for electric roller shutters in Sittingbourne
Options we specify for properties in Sittingbourne:
- 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.
- RetrofitExisting manual shutters can often be converted to electric.
Guide prices for electric roller shutters in Sittingbourne
| 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 Sittingbourne; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
Rules that apply in Sittingbourne
As an English town, Sittingbourne 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.
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.
Questions about electric roller shutters in Sittingbourne
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.
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.
How much do electric roller shutters cost in Sittingbourne?
Typical prices are shown above. A survey at your property in Sittingbourne confirms the specification and fixes the price.
Do you cover Sittingbourne?
Yes. Sittingbourne and the ME10 postcode district are part of our coverage across Kent.