Our window roller shutters service in Antrim
Whether your property is in the centre of Antrim or on its edges, it is included in our County Antrim coverage. Other towns nearby that we cover include Ballymena, Newtownabbey and Belfast.
For reference, Antrim lies about 13 miles north-west of Belfast.
On houses in Antrim, the practical questions are where the box can sit, how the shutter will be powered and whether the window is an escape route; the survey answers all three.
Where a window in Antrim has no power nearby, a solar shutter avoids running a cable; where there is a socket or spur, a wired motor is simpler.
Specifying window roller shutters for Antrim
Decisions we make with you at the survey in Antrim:
- FinishWhite, anthracite, black, cream, silver, brown and woodgrain foils as standard, with RAL colours to match frames.
- Lath profileFoam-filled aluminium in 37–55 mm profiles for most windows; extruded aluminium where you want a tougher curtain on a vulnerable opening.
- Headbox positionFace-fixed under the lintel, recessed into the reveal, or concealed behind render or a soffit on new work.
Prices for window roller shutters in Antrim
| Window roller shutters | Inc VAT | Ex VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Small window up to 1,000 × 1,200 mm, electric | £545 – £795 | £455 – £660 |
| Standard window around 1,500 × 1,300 mm, electric | £695 – £995 | £580 – £830 |
| Large window or wide bay section, electric | £895 – £1,395 | £745 – £1,160 |
| Standard window, manual crank | £495 – £745 | £410 – £620 |
Guide prices, per window, supplied and fitted. VAT at 20% where it applies.
Use these as a starting point for budgeting in Antrim; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
Planning and safety in Antrim
In Antrim, planning follows the Planning Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 and the NI permitted development rules.
- Electrics: Motors are wired to BS 7671 by a qualified electrician.
- Planning: Whether external shutters on a house need permission depends on the property and the council. Listed buildings need consent for external alterations, and conservation areas often bring tighter rules, so check before ordering. We provide drawings and product details for an application.
- Escape windows: If a shutter covers a window you would use to get out in a fire, it must open from inside without a key. We fit a manual override or battery backup on those openings.
- Ventilation: A closed shutter reduces airflow round trickle vents, so on rooms with gas appliances or poor ventilation we specify slotted laths or a part-open setting.
From survey to fitting
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.
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
What happens in a power cut?
Mains motors stop where they are until power returns. If a window is needed for escape we fit a manual override or a battery-backed motor so it can still be opened.
How much do window roller shutters cost?
Most standard windows come to £695–£995 including VAT for an electric aluminium shutter, supplied and fitted. Smaller windows and manual versions cost less; very wide or tall windows, recessed headboxes and special colours cost more. You get a fixed price after the survey.
Is the survey free in Antrim?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Antrim are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.
Do I need permission for window roller shutters in Antrim?
External shutters on listed buildings need listed building consent, and conservation areas often have tighter rules. If you are unsure, ask your local council; we provide product details for any application.