Roller shutters and security in Tyne and Wear
Our roller shutters and security team works across Tyne and Wear and the wider North East, taking projects from first survey to final clean in towns including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, Gateshead.
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 Tyne and Wear?
In Tyne and Wear we mostly see convenience stores and off-licences and pharmacies and healthcare premises. Each has its own landlord rules, service loads and access limits, which we look at on the first visit.
North East towns have seen a wave of independent businesses taking on vacant units, and fit-outs here often start with bringing a tired shell back into usable condition.
What does the work include?
- Open-mesh grilles for window display
- Electric motor with manual override
- Key switch or remote control
- Powder coating to match the shopfront
What approvals might you need in Tyne and Wear?
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 Tyne and Wear
Which building rules apply to fit-outs in Tyne and Wear?
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.
Do you cover Newcastle upon Tyne and the rest of Tyne and Wear?
Yes. We carry out roller shutters and security in Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and across Tyne and Wear. The survey is free wherever the unit is.
Towns we cover in Tyne and Wear
Other services in Tyne and Wear
- 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
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