Roller shutters and security for Barnstaple businesses
We carry out roller shutters and security in Barnstaple and the surrounding parts of Devon, managing every trade from strip-out to a clean handover.
Shop roller shutters are steel or aluminium curtains that roll into a box above the shopfront, closed at night to protect the glass and stock. Perforated and grille types let light and window display show through.
What happens at the survey?
The survey for roller shutters and security in Barnstaple covers measurements, service capacity, access for deliveries and any planning or building control points.
In and around Barnstaple we are usually asked to work on boutiques and independent retailers and convenience stores and off-licences.
What is included?
- Electric motor with manual override
- Key switch or remote control
- Powder coating to match the shopfront
- Annual service options
- Solid, perforated or punched lath shutters
What should Barnstaple owners check first?
- Your insurer may specify the security rating it wants.
- Electric shutters need safety edges or photocells to stop them closing on people.
- Externally fitted shutters often need planning permission, and some councils prefer internal grilles.
In England, fit-out work that affects fire escape, structure, drainage or accessibility falls under the Building Regulations and is signed off by local authority or approved inspector building control. Shopfronts, extraction flues and illuminated signs are dealt with separately by the local planning authority.
Questions about roller shutters and security in Barnstaple
Do shop shutters need planning permission?
External shutters frequently do, especially solid ones. Perforated or internal grilles are more often accepted. We check with the council.
Can shutters be fitted behind the glass?
Yes, internal shutters and grilles sit behind the shopfront and are often preferred by planners.
Is the survey free in Barnstaple?
Yes. We survey units in Barnstaple and across Devon free of charge, with no obligation.
How soon can work start in Barnstaple?
Surveys are usually booked within one to two weeks. Your quote includes a start date and a dated programme.
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