Fitting electric roller shutters in Blackpool
Blackpool sits some 15 miles to the west of Preston.
If you let out a property in Blackpool, electric roller shutters can protect it between tenancies or bookings, and solar or remote control avoids extra wiring.
You do not have to do every window at once: in Blackpool we can fit the ground-floor windows first and match the colour and box on others later.
Surveys in Blackpool and the surrounding area are arranged directly with you, as part of our coverage across Lancashire. Neighbouring towns we cover include Thornton-Cleveleys (4 miles away), Lytham St Annes and Fleetwood.
Specifying electric roller shutters for Blackpool
Ways to specify electric roller shutters for Blackpool:
- Motor typeWired switch motors or radio motors; battery backup on escape routes.
- RetrofitExisting manual shutters can often be converted to electric.
- ControlsIndividual switches, multi-channel remotes, group control and wall timers.
Guide prices for electric roller shutters in Blackpool
| 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.
Prices are typical for the UK and apply in Blackpool too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
What to check in Blackpool before ordering
As an English town, Blackpool 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.
What happens next
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.
Fixed written price
You get a quotation listing the shutter, controls, fitting and lead time.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
Questions about electric roller shutters in Blackpool
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 electric shutters need a new circuit?
Not always. Many can be fed from an existing circuit through a fused spur; larger groups may need a new circuit. We check at survey and the electrical work is done to BS 7671.
Do you cover Blackpool?
Yes, we survey and fit in Blackpool (FY1) as part of our Lancashire coverage.
How much do electric roller shutters cost in Blackpool?
The guide prices above apply in Blackpool. Your exact price depends on size, finish, controls and access, and is fixed in writing after survey.