Fitting window roller shutters in Dartford
We cover Dartford and the DA1 postcode district as part of Kent; you book a survey here exactly as you would anywhere else. Other towns nearby that we cover include Bexley, Swanley and Welling.
For reference, Dartford lies about 18 miles north-west of Maidstone.
If you let out a property in Dartford, window roller shutters can protect it between tenancies or bookings, and solar or remote control avoids extra wiring.
Bedroom shutters in Dartford can run on a timer, closing at night and opening in the morning without anyone touching a switch.
What can you choose in Dartford?
What you can choose when we survey in Dartford:
- Light and airLaths with small slots let a little light and air through when the shutter is down but not fully closed.
- 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.
- FinishWhite, anthracite, black, cream, silver, brown and woodgrain foils as standard, with RAL colours to match frames.
Guide prices for window roller shutters in Dartford
| 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 Dartford; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
What to check in Dartford before ordering
Dartford 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.
- 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.
- 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.
How it works in Dartford
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.
Fixed written price
You get a quotation listing the shutter, controls, fitting and lead time.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
Window roller shutters in Dartford: 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 Dartford?
Yes, surveys for new installations in Dartford are free. Repair and service visits are charged.
How much do window roller shutters cost in Dartford?
Typical prices are shown above. A survey at your property in Dartford confirms the specification and fixes the price.