Manual roller shutters across Scottish Borders
From Galashiels outwards, we survey and fit manual roller shutters for shops and businesses across Scottish Borders.
We have local pages for 4 towns in Scottish Borders, starting with Galashiels. Neighbouring areas we also cover include Edinburgh & the Lothians, Fife, Stirling & Falkirk.
If your shop in Scottish Borders 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.
Towns we cover in Scottish Borders include:
- Manual shutters in Galashiels
- Manual shutters in Hawick
- Manual shutters in Kelso
- Manual shutters in Peebles
Options for manual roller shutters in Scottish Borders
Ways to specify manual roller shutters for Scottish Borders:
- Push-upSpring-balanced, for smaller openings up to around 2,500 mm wide.
- ChainEndless chain and gearbox for large doors.
- CrankGearbox and removable crank handle for mid-sized openings.
How much do manual roller shutters cost in Scottish Borders?
| 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.
These are UK guide prices for supply and fit. Your price in Scottish Borders is fixed in writing after survey.
Rules that apply in Scottish Borders
Planning questions anywhere in Scottish Borders go to your planning authority (the local council, or a national park authority).
- 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.
How it works
Tell us about the opening
Use the quote tool or the form: the type of shutter, rough sizes and any photos.
Survey at the property
A surveyor measures, checks what the box and guides will fix to, and talks through options.
One clear quotation
Everything included is listed, and nothing is ordered until you accept.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
Manual roller shutters in Scottish Borders: 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.
Is the survey free in Scottish Borders?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Scottish Borders are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.
Do I need permission for manual roller shutters in Scottish Borders?
Possibly. New external shutters on shopfronts and street-facing elevations usually need planning permission. We recommend checking with your council first.