Fitting window roller shutters in Eastleigh
Eastleigh sits some 5 miles to the north-east of Southampton.
On houses in Eastleigh, 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.
You do not have to do every window at once: in Eastleigh we can fit the ground-floor windows first and match the colour and box on others later.
Eastleigh is part of our Hampshire coverage, and addresses in the SO50 postcode district are covered in the same way as the rest of Hampshire. Neighbouring towns we cover include Southampton (5 miles away), Winchester and Totton.
Specifying window roller shutters for Eastleigh
The main choices for window roller shutters in Eastleigh:
- 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.
- Lath profileFoam-filled aluminium in 37–55 mm profiles for most windows; extruded aluminium where you want a tougher curtain on a vulnerable opening.
Prices for window roller shutters in Eastleigh
| 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 Eastleigh is fixed in writing after survey.
Planning and safety in Eastleigh
As an English town, Eastleigh follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the permitted development rules in England.
- 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.
- 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.
What happens next
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.
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.
Window roller shutters in Eastleigh: 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.
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 Eastleigh?
Yes, we survey and fit in Eastleigh (SO50) as part of our Hampshire coverage.
How much do window roller shutters cost in Eastleigh?
The guide prices above apply in Eastleigh. Your exact price depends on size, finish, controls and access, and is fixed in writing after survey.