Shop shutters for properties in Edinburgh
We cover Edinburgh and the city's postcode districts as part of Edinburgh & the Lothians; you book a survey here exactly as you would anywhere else. Other towns nearby that we cover include Dalkeith, Musselburgh and Kirkcaldy.
Manual push-up and crank shutters still suit small frontages in Edinburgh where there is no power at the box or the shutter only runs once a day.
If your shop in Edinburgh 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.
What can you choose in Edinburgh?
Options we specify for properties in Edinburgh:
- 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.
Prices for shop roller shutters in Edinburgh
| 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 Edinburgh can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
What to check in Edinburgh before ordering
Edinburgh is in Scotland, so planning decisions sit with your planning authority (the local council, or a national park authority).
- 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.
What happens next
Tell us about the opening
Use the quote tool or the form: the type of shutter, rough sizes and any photos.
Free survey
We measure the opening and the space around it, and check fixings and power.
Fixed written price
You get a quotation listing the shutter, controls, fitting and lead time.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
Questions about shop roller shutters in Edinburgh
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.
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 Edinburgh?
Possibly. New external shutters on shopfronts and street-facing elevations usually need planning permission. We recommend checking with your council first.
How much do shop roller shutters cost in Edinburgh?
The guide prices above apply in Edinburgh. Your exact price depends on size, finish, controls and access, and is fixed in writing after survey.