Window shutters for properties in Herne Bay
We survey and install across Kent, and Herne Bay is one of the towns covered. Other towns nearby that we cover include Whitstable, Canterbury and Faversham.
For reference, Herne Bay lies about 27 miles east of Maidstone.
On houses in Herne Bay, 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.
If you let out a property in Herne Bay, window roller shutters can protect it between tenancies or bookings, and solar or remote control avoids extra wiring.
Options for window roller shutters in Herne Bay
Options we specify for properties in Herne Bay:
- 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.
- FinishWhite, anthracite, black, cream, silver, brown and woodgrain foils as standard, with RAL colours to match frames.
Guide prices for window roller shutters in Herne Bay
| 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 Herne Bay is fixed in writing after survey.
Planning and safety in Herne Bay
As an English town, Herne Bay follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the permitted development rules in England.
- 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.
- 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.
How it works in Herne Bay
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.
Fixed written price
You get a quotation listing the shutter, controls, fitting and lead time.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
Frequently asked 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.
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.
Do you cover Herne Bay?
Yes, we survey and fit in Herne Bay (CT6) as part of our Kent coverage.
Is the survey free in Herne Bay?
Yes, for new installations. We tell you the cost of any repair or service visit before booking.