Our window roller shutters service in Chelmsford
Each window in Chelmsford is measured to the real opening, including the lintel, render beads and cill, which is why the survey comes before any price is fixed.
Where a window in Chelmsford has no power nearby, a solar shutter avoids running a cable; where there is a socket or spur, a wired motor is simpler.
We survey and install across Essex, and Chelmsford is one of the cities covered. Other towns nearby that we cover include Billericay, Witham and Maldon.
Which options suit you?
Options we specify for properties in Chelmsford:
- Headbox positionFace-fixed under the lintel, recessed into the reveal, or concealed behind render or a soffit on new work.
- OperationElectric with a wall switch or remote, solar with a built-in battery where there is no easy power, or manual by strap or crank.
- FinishWhite, anthracite, black, cream, silver, brown and woodgrain foils as standard, with RAL colours to match frames.
Guide prices for window roller shutters in Chelmsford
| 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.
Prices are typical for the UK and apply in Chelmsford too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
Rules that apply in Chelmsford
As an English city, Chelmsford follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the permitted development rules in England.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
Measured on site
Exact sizes, box space, power and controls are confirmed on site.
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
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.
Can I fit shutters to just some windows?
Yes. Many people start with ground-floor windows facing the street or the bedrooms they want dark, and add more later in a matching finish.
Do you cover Chelmsford?
Yes. Chelmsford and the CM1 postcode district are part of our coverage across Essex.
Is the survey free in Chelmsford?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Chelmsford are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.