Shop shutters for properties in Luton
Luton is part of our Bedfordshire coverage, and addresses in the LU1 postcode district are covered in the same way as the rest of Bedfordshire. Dunstable, Harpenden and Hitchin are covered too, which helps when several properties need doing.
If your shop in Luton 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.
For shops in Luton, the shutter is specified around how often it runs, how the frontage looks and what your landlord or council expects.
Which options suit you?
The main choices for shop roller shutters in Luton:
- BoxBehind the fascia, or face-fixed with a hood.
- OperationElectric with key switch or remote, or manual push-up, crank or chain.
- CurtainSolid, perforated, punched (vision) or a roller grille.
Prices for shop roller shutters in Luton
| Shop roller shutters | Ex VAT | Inc VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Single shopfront around 3,000 × 2,700 mm, electric | £1,495 – £2,795 | £1,795 – £3,355 |
| Small shopfront, manual push-up or crank | £895 – £1,595 | £1,075 – £1,915 |
| Wide or double shopfront, electric | £2,495 – £4,495 | £2,995 – £5,395 |
Guide prices, per shutter, supplied and fitted. VAT at 20% where it applies.
Prices are typical for the UK and apply in Luton too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
Rules that apply in Luton
In Luton, as elsewhere in England, planning questions go to your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- Powered shutters: Powered shutters are set up so their safety devices work, and should be maintained. Workplace rules expect powered doors to be safe in use.
- Fire exits: A shutter must not obstruct a fire exit while the premises are occupied. We discuss operating procedures and any interlocks with you.
- Planning: A new shutter on a shopfront usually needs planning permission, because it changes how the building looks; councils often prefer perforated shutters or internal grilles, and some areas have shopfront design guides. Listed buildings also need listed building consent.
How it works in Luton
Tell us about the opening
Use the quote tool or the form: the type of shutter, rough sizes and any photos.
Free survey
We measure the opening and the space around it, and check fixings and power.
One clear quotation
Everything included is listed, and nothing is ordered until you accept.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Frequently asked questions
Should I choose solid or perforated?
Solid gives the most privacy and weather protection. Perforated lets light out and allows window shopping out of hours, which many councils and landlords prefer.
How much does a shop shutter cost?
A typical single shopfront is £1,495–£2,795 plus VAT for an electric shutter, supplied and fitted. Manual shutters and smaller frontages cost less; wide frontages and premium finishes cost more.
Is the survey free in Luton?
Yes, for new installations. We tell you the cost of any repair or service visit before booking.
Do I need permission for shop roller shutters in Luton?
New external shutters on shopfronts and street-facing elevations usually need planning permission. If you are unsure, ask your local council; we provide product details for any application.