Our window roller shutters service in Gravesend
Gravesend is part of our Kent coverage, and addresses in the DA12 postcode district are covered in the same way as the rest of Kent. We also cover Grays, Strood and South Ockendon, so premises in more than one of these places can be quoted together.
Gravesend sits some 14 miles to the north-west of Maidstone.
On houses in Gravesend, 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.
Where a window in Gravesend has no power nearby, a solar shutter avoids running a cable; where there is a socket or spur, a wired motor is simpler.
Specifying window roller shutters for Gravesend
The main choices for window roller shutters in Gravesend:
- Headbox positionFace-fixed under the lintel, recessed into the reveal, or concealed behind render or a soffit on new work.
- 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.
Guide prices for Gravesend
| 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.
Guide prices only: access, fixings, power and finish at your property in Gravesend can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
Rules that apply in Gravesend
Gravesend is in England, so planning decisions sit with your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- 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.
- 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
Send the basics
Tell us what the shutter is for and the rough size, with photos if you have them.
Measured on site
Exact sizes, box space, power and controls are confirmed on site.
Fixed written price
You get a quotation listing the shutter, controls, fitting and lead time.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Window roller shutters in Gravesend: 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.
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 you cover Gravesend?
Yes. Book a survey for any address in Gravesend in the usual way; it is covered as part of Kent.
Do I need permission for window roller shutters in Gravesend?
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.