Window shutters for properties in Lerwick
Where a window in Lerwick has no power nearby, a solar shutter avoids running a cable; where there is a socket or spur, a wired motor is simpler.
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 Lerwick starts with which of those matters most to you.
Island addresses, including Lerwick (ZE1), are covered by arrangement: we plan the crossing and book the survey and fitting days together, and any travel cost is quoted in advance.
Specifying window roller shutters for Lerwick
Options we specify for properties in Lerwick:
- 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.
- Headbox positionFace-fixed under the lintel, recessed into the reveal, or concealed behind render or a soffit on new work.
Prices for window roller shutters in Lerwick
| 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 Lerwick; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
Planning and safety in Lerwick
In Lerwick, as elsewhere in Scotland, planning questions go to your planning authority (the local council, or a national park authority).
- Electrics: Motors are wired to BS 7671 and the Scottish building standards for electrical safety.
- 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.
From survey to fitting
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.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Window roller shutters in Lerwick: 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.
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.
How much do window roller shutters cost in Lerwick?
Typical prices are shown above. A survey at your property in Lerwick confirms the specification and fixes the price.
Do you cover Lerwick?
Yes, by arrangement. Lerwick is an island town, so visits are planned ahead around the crossing, and any travel cost is quoted in advance.