Servicing for properties in St Albans
We cover St Albans and the AL1 postcode district as part of Hertfordshire; you book a visit here exactly as you would anywhere else. Neighbouring towns we cover include Harpenden (5 miles away), Hatfield and Hemel Hempstead.
For reference, St Albans lies about 7 miles north of Watford.
We work on most makes of domestic, shop and industrial shutter in St Albans, including ones fitted by other companies.
For premises in St Albans with more than one shutter, a planned service visit usually costs less than waiting for breakdowns.
What the work can involve
What we look at on a visit in St Albans:
- IntervalEvery six months for busy doors, yearly for lighter use.
- ScopeMechanical, electrical and safety-device checks with a written report.
- PlansAnnual maintenance plans priced per shutter.
Guide prices for roller shutter servicing in St Albans
| Roller shutter servicing | Inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Service visit, first shutter | £150 – £235 | £125 – £195 |
| Each additional shutter on the same visit | £55 – £115 | £45 – £95 |
| Annual maintenance plan, per shutter | £175 – £355 | £145 – £295 |
Guide prices, per visit unless stated. VAT at 20% where it applies.
Guide prices only: the make, size and condition of your shutter decide the final figure, and nothing beyond the visit is done without your say-so.
What to check in St Albans before ordering
As an English city, St Albans follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the permitted development rules in England.
- Workplace duties: Employers and people in control of premises must keep powered doors safe and maintained; a service record helps show this.
What happens next
Describe the problem
What the shutter is doing, what it is made of and roughly when it was fitted, with photos if possible.
Engineer visit
We inspect the shutter, controls and safety devices and confirm what is needed.
Cost agreed first
Anything beyond the visit is priced and agreed with you before the work is done.
Work done, report left
The shutter is tested after the work and you get a record of what was found and done.
Frequently asked questions
Do domestic shutters need servicing?
Not as often, but cleaning the guides and checking the motor limits every year or two keeps them running smoothly.
What does a shutter service include?
We check the curtain, guides, barrel, springs, motor, brakes, limits, locks and safety devices, carry out minor adjustments, and give you a written report.
Do you work on shutters fitted by other companies?
Yes. We work on most makes of domestic, shop and industrial roller shutter, wherever they came from.
Do you cover St Albans?
Yes. St Albans and the AL1 postcode district are part of our coverage across Hertfordshire.