Fitting shop roller shutters in Brighton
We cover Brighton and the city's postcode districts as part of East Sussex; you book a survey here exactly as you would anywhere else. Our coverage around Brighton also includes Hove, Portslade and Burgess Hill.
Perforated and grille shutters let passers-by in Brighton see the window display after hours, which many councils prefer on shopping streets.
For shops in Brighton, the shutter is specified around how often it runs, how the frontage looks and what your landlord or council expects.
Specifying shop roller shutters for Brighton
What you can choose when we survey in Brighton:
- BoxBehind the fascia, or face-fixed with a hood.
- CurtainSolid, perforated, punched (vision) or a roller grille.
- OperationElectric with key switch or remote, or manual push-up, crank or chain.
Guide prices for shop roller shutters in Brighton
| 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 Brighton is fixed in writing after survey.
Rules that apply in Brighton
As an English city, Brighton 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.
- 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.
- 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.
From survey to fitting
Send the basics
Tell us what the shutter is for and the rough size, with photos if you have them.
Measured on site
Exact sizes, box space, power and controls are confirmed on site.
Fixed written price
You get a quotation listing the shutter, controls, fitting and lead time.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
Shop roller shutters in Brighton: questions
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.
How long does installation take?
Most single shopfront shutters are fitted in a day once made.
How much do shop roller shutters cost in Brighton?
The guide prices above apply in Brighton. Your exact price depends on size, finish, controls and access, and is fixed in writing after survey.
Is the survey free in Brighton?
Yes, surveys for new installations in Brighton are free. Repair and service visits are charged.