Shop roller shutters in Croydon
Croydon is part of our Greater London coverage, and addresses in the CR0 postcode district are covered in the same way as the rest of Greater London. Other towns nearby that we cover include South Croydon, Wallington and Carshalton.
Croydon is roughly 9 miles south of central London.
Manual push-up and crank shutters still suit small frontages in Croydon where there is no power at the box or the shutter only runs once a day.
For shops in Croydon, the shutter is specified around how often it runs, how the frontage looks and what your landlord or council expects.
Options for shop roller shutters in Croydon
Ways to specify shop roller shutters for Croydon:
- MaterialGalvanised steel, powder-coated steel or aluminium.
- BoxBehind the fascia, or face-fixed with a hood.
- CurtainSolid, perforated, punched (vision) or a roller grille.
Guide prices for shop roller shutters in Croydon
| 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 Croydon; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
Planning and safety in Croydon
As an English town, Croydon follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the permitted development rules in England.
- 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 in Croydon
Start with a guide price
Our quote tool gives a guide range in a couple of minutes, or just send us the details.
Survey at the property
A surveyor measures, checks what the box and guides will fix to, and talks through options.
Fixed written price
You get a quotation listing the shutter, controls, fitting and lead time.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
Do I need permission for shop roller shutters in Croydon?
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.
Is the survey free in Croydon?
Yes, surveys for new installations in Croydon are free. Repair and service visits are charged.