Window shutters for properties in Kingston upon Thames
We cover Kingston upon Thames and the KT1 postcode district as part of Greater London; you book a survey here exactly as you would anywhere else. Neighbouring towns we cover include Surbiton (1 mile away), New Malden and Hampton.
Kingston upon Thames sits some 10 miles to the south-west of central London.
Bedroom shutters in Kingston upon Thames can run on a timer, closing at night and opening in the morning without anyone touching a switch.
Each window in Kingston upon Thames 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 Kingston upon Thames
Options we specify for properties in Kingston upon Thames:
- 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.
- Light and airLaths with small slots let a little light and air through when the shutter is down but not fully closed.
Prices for window roller shutters in Kingston upon Thames
| 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 Kingston upon Thames too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
Rules that apply in Kingston upon Thames
In Kingston upon Thames, as elsewhere in England, planning questions go to your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- 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.
- 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.
How it works in Kingston upon Thames
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.
One clear quotation
Everything included is listed, and nothing is ordered until you accept.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Window roller shutters in Kingston upon Thames: questions
Will a shutter stop me opening my window?
No. The shutter runs outside the window, so you can still open casements when it is raised. Inward-opening tilt-and-turn windows can also be opened with the shutter down.
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.
Is the survey free in Kingston upon Thames?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Kingston upon Thames are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.
How much do window roller shutters cost in Kingston upon Thames?
The guide prices above apply in Kingston upon Thames. Your exact price depends on size, finish, controls and access, and is fixed in writing after survey.