Roller shutters and security across Lancashire
From Lancaster to Chorley, we deliver roller shutters and security for independent owners and multi-site operators across Lancashire, with fixed prices and a dated programme.
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 is shopfitting like in Lancashire?
Typical Lancashire jobs for this service involve shopping centre units and retail park stores, as well as showrooms and trade counters. We check the lease, access and service capacity before pricing.
North West city centres and their surrounding towns have a strong food, drink and independent retail scene, with plenty of conversions of older shop units into cafés, bars and salons.
What does the work include?
- Solid, perforated or punched lath shutters
- Open-mesh grilles for window display
- Electric motor with manual override
- Key switch or remote control
Planning and building control in Lancashire
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.
- Your insurer may specify the security rating it wants.
- Electric shutters need safety edges or photocells to stop them closing on people.
Questions about roller shutters and security in Lancashire
Do you cover Lancaster and the rest of Lancashire?
Yes. We carry out roller shutters and security in Lancaster, Chorley and across Lancashire. The survey is free wherever the unit is.
Which building rules apply to fit-outs in Lancashire?
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.
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.
Towns we cover in Lancashire
Other services in Lancashire
- Shop signage and fascias
- Shop refurbishment and refit
- Bespoke shop joinery and counters
- Shelving and display systems
- Suspended ceilings and partitions
- Commercial shop flooring
Nearby areas
Ready to plan your fit-out in Lancashire?
Book a free site survey and get a fixed-price, itemised quote.