Window roller shutters across Kent
Window roller shutters across Kent: surveyed, made to measure and fitted, with guide prices below and a fixed price after survey.
We have local pages for 23 towns in Kent, starting with Maidstone. Neighbouring areas we also cover include Essex, East Sussex, Greater London.
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 Kent starts with which of those matters most to you.
Towns we cover in Kent include:
- Window shutters in Maidstone
- Window shutters in Gillingham
- Window shutters in Chatham
- Window shutters in Tunbridge Wells
- Window shutters in Folkestone
- Window shutters in Margate
- Window shutters in Ashford (Kent)
- Window shutters in Canterbury
- Window shutters in Sittingbourne
- Window shutters in Gravesend
- Window shutters in Dartford
- Window shutters in Ramsgate
- Window shutters in Dover
- Window shutters in Tonbridge
- Window shutters in Strood
- Window shutters in Whitstable
- Window shutters in Deal
- Window shutters in Sevenoaks
- Window shutters in Rochester
- Window shutters in Herne Bay
- Window shutters in Broadstairs
- Window shutters in Faversham
- Window shutters in Swanley
Choosing window roller shutters for properties in Kent
The main choices for window roller shutters in Kent:
- 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.
- Lath profileFoam-filled aluminium in 37–55 mm profiles for most windows; extruded aluminium where you want a tougher curtain on a vulnerable opening.
- FinishWhite, anthracite, black, cream, silver, brown and woodgrain foils as standard, with RAL colours to match frames.
How much do window roller shutters cost in Kent?
| 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 Kent is fixed in writing after survey.
Rules that apply in Kent
Kent 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.
How it works
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 Kent: 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.
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.
Do I need permission for window roller shutters in Kent?
It depends on the property. External shutters on listed buildings need listed building consent, and conservation areas often have tighter rules. Check with your local council before ordering; we can supply drawings.
How much do window roller shutters cost in Kent?
The guide prices above apply in Kent. Your exact price depends on size, finish, controls and access, and is fixed in writing after survey.