Our steel roller shutters service in Durham
Agricultural and rural buildings around Durham often suit galvanised steel doors, manual or electric depending on the power available.
Installations at sites in Durham are planned to keep a loading bay out of use for as short a time as possible.
Surveys in Durham and the surrounding area are arranged directly with you, as part of our coverage across County Durham. Our coverage around Durham also includes Chester-le-Street, Houghton-le-Spring and Stanley.
Options for steel roller shutters in Durham
What you can choose when we survey in Durham:
- CurtainSolid, insulated, perforated or punched.
- FinishGalvanised, or galvanised and powder-coated in RAL colours.
- GaugeThicker gauges for wider openings and higher security.
Guide prices for steel roller shutters in Durham
| Steel roller shutters | Ex VAT | Inc VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Galvanised steel, around 3,000 × 3,000 mm, electric | £1,695 – £2,995 | £2,035 – £3,595 |
| Powder-coated steel, around 3,000 × 3,000 mm, electric | £1,995 – £3,495 | £2,395 – £4,195 |
| Galvanised steel, manual crank | £1,195 – £2,195 | £1,435 – £2,635 |
Guide prices, per shutter, supplied and fitted. VAT at 20% where it applies.
Prices are typical for the UK and apply in Durham too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
Planning and safety in Durham
In Durham, as elsewhere in England, planning questions go to your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- Coastal sites: Near the sea, choose powder-coated steel or aluminium and plan regular cleaning to slow corrosion.
What happens next
Send the basics
Tell us what the shutter is for and the rough size, with photos if you have them.
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.
Questions about steel roller shutters in Durham
Will a steel shutter rust?
Galvanising protects the steel, and powder-coating adds another layer. Scratches and coastal air speed up corrosion, so regular cleaning helps.
Is steel or aluminium better?
Steel is stronger for the money and suits big openings; aluminium is lighter, corrosion-resistant and neater, and suits homes, shops and coastal sites.
Do I need permission for steel roller shutters in Durham?
It depends on the property. New doors on industrial buildings can need planning permission if they change the elevation, and doors in fire compartment walls must suit the fire strategy. Check with your local council before ordering; we can supply drawings.
How much do steel roller shutters cost in Durham?
Typical prices are shown above. A survey at your property in Durham confirms the specification and fixes the price.