Manual roller shutters in Reading
We survey and install across Berkshire, and Reading is one of the towns covered. Our coverage around Reading also includes Wokingham, Crowthorne and Yateley.
If your shop in Reading is on a parade or in a conservation area, the look of the shutter matters as much as the security, so we talk through planning-friendly options such as perforated laths or a box behind the fascia.
Perforated and grille shutters let passers-by in Reading see the window display after hours, which many councils prefer on shopping streets.
Which options suit you?
Options we specify for properties in Reading:
- CrankGearbox and removable crank handle for mid-sized openings.
- ChainEndless chain and gearbox for large doors.
- Push-upSpring-balanced, for smaller openings up to around 2,500 mm wide.
Guide prices for manual roller shutters in Reading
| 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.
Use these as a starting point for budgeting in Reading; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
Rules that apply in Reading
As an English town, Reading follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the permitted development rules in England.
- Effort: Large manual shutters take time and effort to open; if staff open it every day, electric is usually better value over time.
- Planning: The planning advice for shutters applies whether manual or electric.
What happens next
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.
One clear quotation
Everything included is listed, and nothing is ordered until you accept.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Frequently asked questions
Are manual shutters cheaper?
Yes, to buy and to run, but they cost staff time every day on busy premises.
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 I need permission for manual roller shutters in Reading?
It depends on the property. New external shutters on shopfronts and street-facing elevations usually need planning permission. Check with your local council before ordering; we can supply drawings.
Do you cover Reading?
Yes, we survey and fit in Reading (RG1) as part of our Berkshire coverage.