Shop roller shutters across Edinburgh & the Lothians
From Edinburgh outwards, we survey and fit shop roller shutters for shops and businesses across Edinburgh & the Lothians.
Edinburgh & the Lothians covers City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian, and we survey and fit throughout.
We have local pages for 5 towns in Edinburgh & the Lothians, starting with Edinburgh. Neighbouring areas we also cover include Fife, Stirling & Falkirk, Lanarkshire.
Fitting on a high street in Edinburgh & the Lothians is planned around trading hours, so disruption to the shop is kept to a minimum.
Towns we cover in Edinburgh & the Lothians include:
- Shop shutters in Edinburgh
- Shop shutters in Livingston
- Shop shutters in Musselburgh
- Shop shutters in Bathgate
- Shop shutters in Dalkeith
Options for shop roller shutters in Edinburgh & the Lothians
Options we specify for properties in Edinburgh & the Lothians:
- MaterialGalvanised steel, powder-coated steel or aluminium.
- CurtainSolid, perforated, punched (vision) or a roller grille.
- OperationElectric with key switch or remote, or manual push-up, crank or chain.
- BoxBehind the fascia, or face-fixed with a hood.
How much do shop roller shutters cost in Edinburgh & the Lothians?
| 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.
Use these as a starting point for budgeting in Edinburgh & the Lothians; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
Rules that apply in Edinburgh & the Lothians
Edinburgh & the Lothians is in Scotland, so planning decisions sit with your planning authority (the local council, or a national park authority).
- 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.
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 Edinburgh & the Lothians: questions
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.
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.
Is the survey free in Edinburgh & the Lothians?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Edinburgh & the Lothians are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.
Do I need permission for shop roller shutters in Edinburgh & the Lothians?
New external shutters on shopfronts and street-facing elevations usually need planning permission. If you are unsure, ask your council; we provide product details for any application.