Fitting shop roller shutters in Reading
For shops in Reading, the shutter is specified around how often it runs, how the frontage looks and what your landlord or council expects.
We check the fascia, the box space and the power supply on every shopfront in Reading before quoting, so the fixed price reflects the real job.
Whether your property is in the centre of Reading or on its edges, it is included in our Berkshire coverage. Neighbouring towns we cover include Wokingham (7 miles away), Crowthorne and Yateley.
What can you choose in Reading?
Options we specify for properties in Reading:
- BoxBehind the fascia, or face-fixed with a hood.
- OperationElectric with key switch or remote, or manual push-up, crank or chain.
- MaterialGalvanised steel, powder-coated steel or aluminium.
Guide prices for Reading
| 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.
Guide prices only: access, fixings, power and finish at your property in Reading can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
What to check in Reading before ordering
As an English town, Reading follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the permitted development rules in England.
- Fire exits: A shutter must not obstruct a fire exit while the premises are occupied. We discuss operating procedures and any interlocks with you.
- 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.
- 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.
What happens next
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.
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.
Shop roller shutters in Reading: questions
How long does installation take?
Most single shopfront shutters are fitted in a day once made.
Do I need planning permission for a shop shutter?
Usually yes. A new external shutter on a shopfront changes how the building looks, so most councils expect an application, and some have shopfront design guides that prefer perforated shutters or internal grilles. We can supply drawings and product details.
Do I need permission for shop roller shutters in Reading?
Possibly. New external shutters on shopfronts and street-facing elevations usually need planning permission. We recommend checking with your local council first.
Do you cover Reading?
Yes, we survey and fit in Reading (RG1) as part of our Berkshire coverage.