Fitting window roller shutters in Purley
Purley is roughly 12 miles south of central London.
You do not have to do every window at once: in Purley we can fit the ground-floor windows first and match the colour and box on others later.
On houses in Purley, the practical questions are where the box can sit, how the shutter will be powered and whether the window is an escape route; the survey answers all three.
Surveys in Purley and the surrounding area are arranged directly with you, as part of our coverage across Greater London. Neighbouring towns we cover include Coulsdon (2 miles away), South Croydon and Wallington.
Specifying window roller shutters for Purley
The main choices for window roller shutters in Purley:
- 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.
- 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 Purley
| 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 Purley is fixed in writing after survey.
Rules that apply in Purley
Purley is in England, so planning decisions sit with your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- 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.
- 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.
What happens next
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.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Window roller shutters in Purley: questions
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.
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.
Is the survey free in Purley?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Purley are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.
How much do window roller shutters cost in Purley?
Typical prices are shown above. A survey at your property in Purley confirms the specification and fixes the price.