Shop roller shutters across Dorset
We supply and fit shop roller shutters throughout Dorset, from Bournemouth to the smaller towns, with one written price per job.
We have local pages for 4 towns in Dorset, starting with Bournemouth. Neighbouring areas we also cover include Isle of Wight, Hampshire, Wiltshire.
For shops in Dorset, the shutter is specified around how often it runs, how the frontage looks and what your landlord or council expects.
Towns we cover in Dorset include:
- Shop shutters in Bournemouth
- Shop shutters in Poole
- Shop shutters in Weymouth
- Shop shutters in Christchurch
Choosing shop roller shutters for properties in Dorset
The main choices for shop roller shutters in Dorset:
- BoxBehind the fascia, or face-fixed with a hood.
- MaterialGalvanised steel, powder-coated steel or aluminium.
- OperationElectric with key switch or remote, or manual push-up, crank or chain.
- CurtainSolid, perforated, punched (vision) or a roller grille.
How much do shop roller shutters cost in Dorset?
| 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 Dorset too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
Rules that apply in Dorset
Planning questions anywhere in Dorset go to your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- 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.
- 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.
How it works
Send the basics
Tell us what the shutter is for and the rough size, with photos if you have them.
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.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
Shop roller shutters in Dorset: 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.
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.
How much do shop roller shutters cost in Dorset?
We use the same UK guide prices in Dorset; after the survey you get a fixed written price for your opening.
Do I need permission for shop roller shutters in Dorset?
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.