Window roller shutters in Galashiels
We survey and install across Scottish Borders, and Galashiels is one of the towns covered. Neighbouring towns we cover include Peebles (13 miles away), Dalkeith and Kelso.
You do not have to do every window at once: in Galashiels we can fit the ground-floor windows first and match the colour and box on others later.
Where a window in Galashiels 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 Galashiels
Ways to specify window roller shutters for Galashiels:
- Light and airLaths with small slots let a little light and air through when the shutter is down but not fully closed.
- FinishWhite, anthracite, black, cream, silver, brown and woodgrain foils as standard, with RAL colours to match frames.
- Headbox positionFace-fixed under the lintel, recessed into the reveal, or concealed behind render or a soffit on new work.
Guide prices for Galashiels
| 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.
Prices are typical for the UK and apply in Galashiels too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
What to check in Galashiels before ordering
Galashiels is in Scotland, so planning decisions sit with your planning authority (the local council, or a national park authority).
- 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 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.
From survey to fitting
Start with a guide price
Our quote tool gives a guide range in a couple of minutes, or just send us the details.
Measured on site
Exact sizes, box space, power and controls are confirmed on site.
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.
Questions about window roller shutters in Galashiels
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.
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.
How much do window roller shutters cost in Galashiels?
The guide prices above apply in Galashiels. Your exact price depends on size, finish, controls and access, and is fixed in writing after survey.
Is the survey free in Galashiels?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Galashiels are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.