Shop shutters for properties in Cambridge
Cambridge is part of our Cambridgeshire coverage, and addresses in the CB1 postcode district are covered in the same way as the rest of Cambridgeshire. Newmarket, Ely and Huntingdon are covered too, which helps when several properties need doing.
Cambridge sits some 30 miles to the south-east of Peterborough.
Perforated and grille shutters let passers-by in Cambridge see the window display after hours, which many councils prefer on shopping streets.
If your shop in Cambridge 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.
Which options suit you?
Decisions we make with you at the survey in Cambridge:
- BoxBehind the fascia, or face-fixed with a hood.
- CurtainSolid, perforated, punched (vision) or a roller grille.
- MaterialGalvanised steel, powder-coated steel or aluminium.
Guide prices for Cambridge
| 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.
These are UK guide prices for supply and fit. Your price in Cambridge is fixed in writing after survey.
Rules that apply in Cambridge
Cambridge is in England, so planning decisions sit with 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.
- 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.
- Fire exits: A shutter must not obstruct a fire exit while the premises are occupied. We discuss operating procedures and any interlocks with you.
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.
Free survey
We measure the opening and the space around it, and check fixings and power.
Price in writing
A fixed price for the work described, with the lead time stated.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
Questions about shop roller shutters in Cambridge
Can you replace just the curtain?
Often, yes. If the box, barrel and guides are sound, a new curtain is cheaper than a complete shutter.
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.
Do I need permission for shop roller shutters in Cambridge?
Possibly. New external shutters on shopfronts and street-facing elevations usually need planning permission. We recommend checking with your local council first.
How much do shop roller shutters cost in Cambridge?
The guide prices above apply in Cambridge. Your exact price depends on size, finish, controls and access, and is fixed in writing after survey.