Electric roller shutters in Newcastle upon Tyne
We cover Newcastle upon Tyne and the city's postcode districts as part of Tyne and Wear; you book a survey here exactly as you would anywhere else. Our coverage around Newcastle upon Tyne also includes Gateshead, Wallsend and Hebburn.
If you let out a property in Newcastle upon Tyne, electric roller shutters can protect it between tenancies or bookings, and solar or remote control avoids extra wiring.
Bedroom shutters in Newcastle upon Tyne can run on a timer, closing at night and opening in the morning without anyone touching a switch.
Options for electric roller shutters in Newcastle upon Tyne
Options we specify for properties in Newcastle upon Tyne:
- Motor typeWired switch motors or radio motors; battery backup on escape routes.
- ControlsIndividual switches, multi-channel remotes, group control and wall timers.
- RetrofitExisting manual shutters can often be converted to electric.
Guide prices for electric roller shutters in Newcastle upon Tyne
| 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 Newcastle upon Tyne too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
Planning and safety in Newcastle upon Tyne
In Newcastle upon Tyne, as elsewhere in England, planning questions go to your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- 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.
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.
Electric roller shutters in Newcastle upon Tyne: questions
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 Newcastle upon Tyne?
We use the same UK guide prices in Newcastle upon Tyne; after the survey you get a fixed written price for your opening.
Is the survey free in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Yes, for new installations. We tell you the cost of any repair or service visit before booking.