Our window roller shutters service in Pitsea
Pitsea is part of our Essex coverage, and addresses in the SS13 postcode district are covered in the same way as the rest of Essex. Neighbouring towns we cover include Basildon (2 miles away), Benfleet and Wickford.
For reference, Pitsea lies about 12 miles south of Chelmsford.
If you let out a property in Pitsea, window roller shutters can protect it between tenancies or bookings, and solar or remote control avoids extra wiring.
Each window in Pitsea is measured to the real opening, including the lintel, render beads and cill, which is why the survey comes before any price is fixed.
Specifying window roller shutters for Pitsea
What you can choose when we survey in Pitsea:
- 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.
- FinishWhite, anthracite, black, cream, silver, brown and woodgrain foils as standard, with RAL colours to match frames.
Prices for window roller shutters in Pitsea
| 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 Pitsea too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
What to check in Pitsea before ordering
In Pitsea, as elsewhere in England, planning questions go to your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
How it works in Pitsea
Tell us about the opening
Use the quote tool or the form: the type of shutter, rough sizes and any photos.
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.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
Window roller shutters in Pitsea: questions
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.
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.
Do you cover Pitsea?
Yes. Book a survey for any address in Pitsea in the usual way; it is covered as part of Essex.
Is the survey free in Pitsea?
Yes, surveys for new installations in Pitsea are free. Repair and service visits are charged.