Fitting manual roller shutters in Dunstable
Dunstable sits some 5 miles to the west of Luton.
For shops in Dunstable, the shutter is specified around how often it runs, how the frontage looks and what your landlord or council expects.
We check the fascia, the box space and the power supply on every shopfront in Dunstable before quoting, so the fixed price reflects the real job.
If your address has an LU6 postcode, it falls within our Bedfordshire coverage. Luton, Leighton Buzzard and Harpenden are covered too, which helps when several properties need doing.
Which options suit you?
What you can choose when we survey in Dunstable:
- Push-upSpring-balanced, for smaller openings up to around 2,500 mm wide.
- CrankGearbox and removable crank handle for mid-sized openings.
- ChainEndless chain and gearbox for large doors.
Guide prices for manual roller shutters in Dunstable
| Manual roller shutters | Ex VAT | Inc VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Push-up shutter up to 2,500 mm wide | £695 – £1,295 | £835 – £1,555 |
| Crank-operated up to 4,000 × 3,000 mm | £1,195 – £2,495 | £1,435 – £2,995 |
| Chain-operated, larger openings | £1,995 – £3,995 | £2,395 – £4,795 |
Guide prices, per shutter, supplied and fitted. VAT at 20% where it applies.
Guide prices only: access, fixings, power and finish at your property in Dunstable can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
Planning and safety in Dunstable
As an English town, Dunstable follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the permitted development rules in England.
- Planning: The planning advice for shutters applies whether manual or electric.
- Effort: Large manual shutters take time and effort to open; if staff open it every day, electric is usually better value over time.
How it works in Dunstable
Start with a guide price
Our quote tool gives a guide range in a couple of minutes, or just send us the details.
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.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Frequently asked questions
Why is my push-up shutter heavy?
The springs that balance the curtain lose tension over time. Re-tensioning or replacing them usually fixes it.
Can a manual shutter be motorised later?
In most cases yes, by fitting a motor inside the barrel or a gear motor on the side.
Do you cover Dunstable?
Yes, we survey and fit in Dunstable (LU6) as part of our Bedfordshire coverage.
Is the survey free in Dunstable?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Dunstable are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.