Our window roller shutters service in Kelso
Surveys in Kelso and the surrounding area are arranged directly with you, as part of our coverage across Scottish Borders. We also cover Hawick, Galashiels and Peebles, so premises in more than one of these places can be quoted together.
Kelso sits some 18 miles to the east of Galashiels.
You do not have to do every window at once: in Kelso we can fit the ground-floor windows first and match the colour and box on others later.
Where a window in Kelso has no power nearby, a solar shutter avoids running a cable; where there is a socket or spur, a wired motor is simpler.
Which options suit you?
Ways to specify window roller shutters for Kelso:
- Headbox positionFace-fixed under the lintel, recessed into the reveal, or concealed behind render or a soffit on new work.
- 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.
Guide prices for window roller shutters in Kelso
| 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 Kelso too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
Planning and safety in Kelso
As a Scottish town, Kelso follows the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 and the Scottish permitted development rules.
- 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 and the Scottish building standards for electrical safety.
How it works in Kelso
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.
Price in writing
A fixed price for the work described, with the lead time stated.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
Questions about window roller shutters in Kelso
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.
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 Kelso?
We use the same UK guide prices in Kelso; after the survey you get a fixed written price for your opening.
Is the survey free in Kelso?
Yes, surveys for new installations in Kelso are free. Repair and service visits are charged.