Our window roller shutters service in Hitchin
Hitchin is roughly 21 miles north of Watford.
Bedroom shutters in Hitchin can run on a timer, closing at night and opening in the morning without anyone touching a switch.
Where a window in Hitchin has no power nearby, a solar shutter avoids running a cable; where there is a socket or spur, a wired motor is simpler.
We cover Hitchin and the SG4 postcode district as part of Hertfordshire; you book a survey here exactly as you would anywhere else. Other towns nearby that we cover include Letchworth Garden City, Stevenage and Luton.
What can you choose in Hitchin?
The main choices for window roller shutters in Hitchin:
- FinishWhite, anthracite, black, cream, silver, brown and woodgrain foils as standard, with RAL colours to match frames.
- Light and airLaths with small slots let a little light and air through when the shutter is down but not fully closed.
- Lath profileFoam-filled aluminium in 37–55 mm profiles for most windows; extruded aluminium where you want a tougher curtain on a vulnerable opening.
Guide prices for Hitchin
| 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 Hitchin too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
What to check in Hitchin before ordering
Hitchin is in England, so planning decisions sit with 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.
- 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.
- 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.
How it works in Hitchin
Tell us about the opening
Use the quote tool or the form: the type of shutter, rough sizes and any photos.
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.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
Window roller shutters in Hitchin: 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.
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.
Do you cover Hitchin?
Yes, we survey and fit in Hitchin (SG4) as part of our Hertfordshire coverage.
Is the survey free in Hitchin?
Yes, surveys for new installations in Hitchin are free. Repair and service visits are charged.