Fitting shop roller shutters in Hitchin
We cover Hitchin and the SG4 postcode district as part of Hertfordshire; you book a survey here exactly as you would anywhere else. Letchworth Garden City, Stevenage and Luton are covered too, which helps when several properties need doing.
Hitchin sits some 21 miles to the north of Watford.
If your shop in Hitchin 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.
Manual push-up and crank shutters still suit small frontages in Hitchin where there is no power at the box or the shutter only runs once a day.
Which options suit you?
The main choices for shop roller shutters in Hitchin:
- BoxBehind the fascia, or face-fixed with a hood.
- CurtainSolid, perforated, punched (vision) or a roller grille.
- MaterialGalvanised steel, powder-coated steel or aluminium.
Prices for shop roller shutters in Hitchin
| 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 Hitchin too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
Rules that apply in Hitchin
Hitchin is in England, so planning decisions sit with 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.
- 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.
- Fire exits: A shutter must not obstruct a fire exit while the premises are occupied. We discuss operating procedures and any interlocks with you.
How it works in Hitchin
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.
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.
Questions about shop roller shutters in Hitchin
How long does installation take?
Most single shopfront shutters are fitted in a day once made.
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 Hitchin?
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.
Do you cover Hitchin?
Yes, we survey and fit in Hitchin (SG4) as part of our Hertfordshire coverage.