Patio & bifold shutters for properties in Kelso
We cover Kelso and the TD5 postcode district as part of Scottish Borders; you book a survey here exactly as you would anywhere else. Other towns nearby that we cover include Hawick, Galashiels and Peebles.
Kelso is roughly 18 miles east of Galashiels.
If you are building an extension in Kelso, tell us early: the shutter box is easiest to hide when it is planned before the lintel goes in.
Because a door shutter can cover an escape route, each one we fit in Kelso has an inside control that works without a key, plus a manual override or battery backup.
Which options suit you?
What you can choose when we survey in Kelso:
- HeadboxFace-fixed, concealed in a soffit or fascia, or built into a new extension.
- PowerMains tubular motor; solar on smaller doors where there is no supply.
- Single or splitOne curtain up to around 3,000 mm, or two on a centre post for wider openings.
Prices for patio & bifold door roller shutters in Kelso
| Patio & bifold door roller shutters | Inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Patio or French door up to 2,400 mm wide, electric | £1,195 – £1,895 | £995 – £1,580 |
| Bifold or slider up to 3,600 mm wide, electric | £1,595 – £2,695 | £1,330 – £2,245 |
| Very wide opening split into two shutters | £2,495 – £3,995 | £2,080 – £3,330 |
Guide prices, per opening, supplied and fitted. VAT at 20% where it applies.
Use these as a starting point for budgeting in Kelso; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
Planning and safety in Kelso
In Kelso, as elsewhere in Scotland, planning questions go to your planning authority (the local council, or a national park authority).
- Electrics: Wired to BS 7671 by a qualified electrician.
- Planning: Rear shutters are less visible, but listed buildings and conservation areas can still need consent.
- Escape route: If the patio doors are a way out of the house, the shutter needs an inside control and a manual override.
From survey to fitting
Send the basics
Tell us what the shutter is for and the rough size, with photos if you have them.
Measured on site
Exact sizes, box space, power and controls are confirmed on site.
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.
Questions about patio & bifold door roller shutters in Kelso
Will a shutter keep my extension cooler?
Yes, an external shutter stops sun reaching the glass, which is far more effective at reducing heat than an internal blind.
Can you fit a shutter over bifold doors?
Yes. The shutter runs outside the folding doors in its own guides, so it does not interfere with them. Very wide bifolds are often split into two shutters on a centre post.
Do I need permission for patio & bifold door roller shutters in Kelso?
Possibly. External shutters on listed buildings need listed building consent, and conservation areas often have tighter rules. We recommend checking with your council first.
How much do patio & bifold door roller shutters cost in Kelso?
Typical prices are shown above. A survey at your property in Kelso confirms the specification and fixes the price.