Fitting window roller shutters in Newcastle upon Tyne
Surveys in Newcastle upon Tyne and the surrounding area are arranged directly with you, as part of our coverage across Tyne and Wear. Neighbouring towns we cover include Gateshead (1 mile away), Wallsend and Hebburn.
Bedroom shutters in Newcastle upon Tyne can run on a timer, closing at night and opening in the morning without anyone touching a switch.
You do not have to do every window at once: in Newcastle upon Tyne we can fit the ground-floor windows first and match the colour and box on others later.
What can you choose in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Ways to specify window roller shutters for Newcastle upon Tyne:
- 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.
- FinishWhite, anthracite, black, cream, silver, brown and woodgrain foils as standard, with RAL colours to match frames.
Guide prices for Newcastle upon Tyne
| 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 Newcastle upon Tyne can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
Planning and safety in Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne is in England, so planning decisions sit with your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- 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.
- 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.
How it works in Newcastle upon Tyne
Send the basics
Tell us what the shutter is for and the rough size, with photos if you have them.
Free survey
We measure the opening and the space around it, and check fixings and power.
One clear quotation
Everything included is listed, and nothing is ordered until you accept.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Window roller shutters in Newcastle upon Tyne: questions
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.
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.
Do I need permission for window roller shutters in Newcastle upon Tyne?
External shutters on listed buildings need listed building consent, and conservation areas often have tighter rules. If you are unsure, ask your local council; we provide product details for any application.
Is the survey free in Newcastle upon Tyne?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Newcastle upon Tyne are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.