Window roller shutters across South Glamorgan
From Cardiff outwards, we survey and fit window roller shutters for homes across South Glamorgan.
South Glamorgan covers Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan, and we survey and fit throughout.
We have local pages for 3 towns in South Glamorgan, starting with Cardiff. Neighbouring areas we also cover include Mid Glamorgan, Gwent, West Glamorgan.
If you let out a property in South Glamorgan, window roller shutters can protect it between tenancies or bookings, and solar or remote control avoids extra wiring.
Towns we cover in South Glamorgan include:
Options for window roller shutters in South Glamorgan
Ways to specify window roller shutters for South Glamorgan:
- Lath profileFoam-filled aluminium in 37–55 mm profiles for most windows; extruded aluminium where you want a tougher curtain on a vulnerable opening.
- FinishWhite, anthracite, black, cream, silver, brown and woodgrain foils as standard, with RAL colours to match frames.
- 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.
- Headbox positionFace-fixed under the lintel, recessed into the reveal, or concealed behind render or a soffit on new work.
How much do window roller shutters cost in South Glamorgan?
| 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 South Glamorgan too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
Rules that apply in South Glamorgan
Across South Glamorgan, planning follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the Welsh permitted development rules.
- 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.
- 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.
How it works
Start with a guide price
Our quote tool gives a guide range in a couple of minutes, or just send us the details.
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 South Glamorgan: 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.
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 I need permission for window roller shutters in South Glamorgan?
Possibly. External shutters on listed buildings need listed building consent, and conservation areas often have tighter rules. We recommend checking with your local council first.
Is the survey free in South Glamorgan?
Yes, surveys for new installations in South Glamorgan are free. Repair and service visits are charged.