Our shop roller shutters service in Thurso
Whether your property is in the centre of Thurso or on its edges, it is included in our Highlands & Islands coverage. Neighbouring towns we cover include Wick (15 miles away), Kirkwall and Elgin.
For reference, Thurso lies about 80 miles north of Inverness.
For shops in Thurso, the shutter is specified around how often it runs, how the frontage looks and what your landlord or council expects.
Manual push-up and crank shutters still suit small frontages in Thurso where there is no power at the box or the shutter only runs once a day.
Which options suit you?
Options we specify for properties in Thurso:
- BoxBehind the fascia, or face-fixed with a hood.
- MaterialGalvanised steel, powder-coated steel or aluminium.
- CurtainSolid, perforated, punched (vision) or a roller grille.
Guide prices for shop roller shutters in Thurso
| 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 Thurso is fixed in writing after survey.
Rules that apply in Thurso
Thurso 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.
- 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.
What happens next
Start with a guide price
Our quote tool gives a guide range in a couple of minutes, or just send us the details.
Free survey
We measure the opening and the space around it, and check fixings and power.
Price in writing
A fixed price for the work described, with the lead time stated.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Shop roller shutters in Thurso: 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.
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 you cover Thurso?
Yes, we survey and fit in Thurso (KW14) as part of our Highlands & Islands coverage.
Do I need permission for shop roller shutters in Thurso?
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.