Our roller shutter replacement service in Colchester
Whether your property is in the centre of Colchester or on its edges, it is included in our Essex coverage. Other towns nearby that we cover include Sudbury, Clacton-on-Sea and Witham.
For reference, Colchester lies about 21 miles north-east of Chelmsford.
If a shutter in Colchester is past repair, a replacement can sometimes reuse the box or guides, which the survey confirms.
Any electrical work for a new or converted shutter in Colchester is carried out to BS 7671, and making good is described in the quotation.
Which options suit you?
The main choices for roller shutter replacement in Colchester:
- CompleteNew box, barrel, guides, curtain and controls.
- UpgradeChange to perforated, insulated, aluminium or electric.
- Curtain onlyNew laths on the existing barrel, guides and box.
Guide prices for roller shutter replacement in Colchester
| Roller shutter replacement | Inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Complete replacement house window shutter, electric | £695 – £995 | £580 – £830 |
| Replacement curtain, shopfront | £1,195 – £2,635 | £995 – £2,195 |
| Complete replacement shopfront shutter, electric | £1,795 – £3,595 | £1,495 – £2,995 |
Guide prices, supplied and fitted. VAT at 20% where it applies.
These are UK guide prices for supply and fit. Your price in Colchester is fixed in writing after survey.
Planning and safety in Colchester
As an English city, Colchester follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the permitted development rules in England.
- Planning: A like-for-like replacement is not usually a planning matter, but changing the type or position on a shopfront may be. Check with your council if in doubt.
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.
Fixed written price
You get a quotation listing the shutter, controls, fitting and lead time.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
Frequently asked questions
Can I replace just the shutter curtain?
Yes, if the box, barrel and guides are sound. It is often the cheapest way to fix a shutter with corroded or damaged laths.
Do I need planning permission to replace a shutter?
Like-for-like replacements usually do not, but changing type, colour or position on a shopfront may. Check with your council.
Do you cover Colchester?
Yes, we survey and fit in Colchester (CO1) as part of our Essex coverage.
Is the survey free in Colchester?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Colchester are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.