Window roller shutters in Magherafelt
We survey and install across County Londonderry, and Magherafelt is one of the towns covered. Cookstown, Ballymena and Dungannon are covered too, which helps when several properties need doing.
For reference, Magherafelt lies about 31 miles south-east of Derry / Londonderry.
Each window in Magherafelt is measured to the real opening, including the lintel, render beads and cill, which is why the survey comes before any price is fixed.
On houses in Magherafelt, 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.
Specifying window roller shutters for Magherafelt
The main choices for window roller shutters in Magherafelt:
- Light and airLaths with small slots let a little light and air through when the shutter is down but not fully closed.
- Headbox positionFace-fixed under the lintel, recessed into the reveal, or concealed behind render or a soffit on new work.
- FinishWhite, anthracite, black, cream, silver, brown and woodgrain foils as standard, with RAL colours to match frames.
Prices for window roller shutters in Magherafelt
| 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 Magherafelt; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
Planning and safety in Magherafelt
As in the rest of Northern Ireland, planning questions in Magherafelt go to your local council, which has been the planning authority since 2015.
- 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.
- Electrics: Motors are wired to BS 7671 by a qualified electrician.
- 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.
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.
Survey at the property
A surveyor measures, checks what the box and guides will fix to, and talks through options.
One clear quotation
Everything included is listed, and nothing is ordered until you accept.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
Frequently asked questions
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.
Do window shutters need planning permission?
It depends on the house and the council. External shutters on a listed building need listed building consent, and conservation areas and some councils apply tighter controls. On many ordinary houses no application is needed, but check with your council before ordering; we supply drawings if you need to apply.
Do you cover Magherafelt?
Yes, we survey and fit in Magherafelt (BT45) as part of our County Londonderry coverage.
Do I need permission for window roller shutters in Magherafelt?
Possibly. External shutters on listed buildings need listed building consent, and conservation areas often have tighter rules. We recommend checking with your local council first.