Fitting window roller shutters in London
London is part of our Greater London coverage, and addresses in London's postcode districts are covered in the same way as the rest of Greater London. Neighbouring towns we cover include Westminster (1 mile away), Pimlico and Islington.
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 London starts with which of those matters most to you.
Each window in London is measured to the real opening, including the lintel, render beads and cill, which is why the survey comes before any price is fixed.
Options for window roller shutters in London
Options we specify for properties in London:
- FinishWhite, anthracite, black, cream, silver, brown and woodgrain foils as standard, with RAL colours to match frames.
- 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.
Guide prices for window roller shutters in London
| 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 London; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
Rules that apply in London
In London, as elsewhere in England, planning questions go to your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- 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.
- 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.
How it works in London
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.
Price in writing
A fixed price for the work described, with the lead time stated.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Window roller shutters in London: 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.
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.
How much do window roller shutters cost in London?
Typical prices are shown above. A survey at your property in London confirms the specification and fixes the price.
Do you cover London?
Yes. London and London's postcode districts are part of our coverage across Greater London.