Fitting window roller shutters in Cardigan
We survey and install across Dyfed, and Cardigan is one of the towns covered. We also cover Carmarthen, Haverfordwest and Milford Haven, so premises in more than one of these places can be quoted together.
For reference, Cardigan lies about 21 miles north-west of Carmarthen.
Each window in Cardigan is measured to the real opening, including the lintel, render beads and cill, which is why the survey comes before any price is fixed.
Window shutters are usually chosen for security when a house is empty, for blackout in bedrooms or for keeping summer heat off the glass, and the survey in Cardigan starts with which of those matters most to you.
What can you choose in Cardigan?
Options we specify for properties in Cardigan:
- 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.
- Lath profileFoam-filled aluminium in 37–55 mm profiles for most windows; extruded aluminium where you want a tougher curtain on a vulnerable opening.
Guide prices for window roller shutters in Cardigan
| 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.
These are UK guide prices for supply and fit. Your price in Cardigan is fixed in writing after survey.
Planning and safety in Cardigan
As a Welsh town, Cardigan follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the Welsh permitted development rules.
- Electrics: Motors are wired to BS 7671. Some electrical work in homes, such as a new circuit, is notifiable under Part P in England and Wales (the lists of notifiable work differ slightly between the two). It is either self-certified by an electrician registered with a competent person scheme or notified to building control.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
How it works in Cardigan
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.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
Questions about window roller shutters in Cardigan
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.
How much do window roller shutters cost in Cardigan?
The guide prices above apply in Cardigan. Your exact price depends on size, finish, controls and access, and is fixed in writing after survey.
Is the survey free in Cardigan?
Yes, for new installations. We tell you the cost of any repair or service visit before booking.