Installation for properties in Reading
Work in Reading starts with a free survey: we measure the opening, check what the box and guides will fix to, and confirm the power supply.
This work covers homes, shops and industrial premises in Reading, so one survey can cover several openings of different types.
We survey and install across Berkshire, and Reading is one of the towns covered. We also cover Wokingham, Crowthorne and Yateley, so premises in more than one of these places can be quoted together.
Options for roller shutter installation in Reading
Ways to specify roller shutter installation for Reading:
- SurveyFree survey and quotation for new installations.
- FixingsMasonry, steel or timber, with packers and sealant as needed.
- HandoverDemonstration, documents and warranty details.
Guide prices for Reading
| Roller shutter installation | Inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| House window shutter, electric | £695 – £995 | £580 – £830 |
| Single shopfront shutter, electric | £1,795 – £3,355 | £1,495 – £2,795 |
| Industrial door around 4,000 × 4,500 mm, electric | £3,955 – £7,195 | £3,295 – £5,995 |
Guide prices, supplied and fitted. VAT at 20% where it applies.
Prices are typical for the UK and apply in Reading too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
Rules that apply in Reading
In Reading, as elsewhere in England, planning questions go to your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- Planning: Check with your council before ordering, especially for shopfronts, listed buildings and conservation areas.
- Safety: Powered doors are commissioned so their safety devices work, with the settings recorded.
From survey to fitting
Start with a guide price
Our quote tool gives a guide range in a couple of minutes, or just send us the details.
Measured on site
Exact sizes, box space, power and controls are confirmed on site.
Fixed written price
You get a quotation listing the shutter, controls, fitting and lead time.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
Frequently asked questions
Is the survey free?
Yes, for new installations. Repair visits are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.
Do you cover my area?
We cover England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Islands and very remote locations are by arrangement.
Do I need permission for roller shutter installation in Reading?
Like-for-like replacements do not usually need permission, but a new external shutter or a change of type or position can, especially on shopfronts and listed buildings. If you are unsure, ask your local council; we provide product details for any application.
Do you cover Reading?
Yes, we survey and fit in Reading (RG1) as part of our Berkshire coverage.