Shutters

Shutters are an absolute asset to any home. Find here the many benefits you will benefit from with roller shutters, useful tips and average roller shutter prices. In short, all the information you need to equip your home with the best roller shutters.

What are the roller shutters cost?

The last thing you want is to find out afterwards that you have paid too much. To find out about the costs of roller shutters in advance, as they vary considerably. Several choices affect the total price. Check out the average roller shutter prices of the various options below.

 

What are the benefits of roller shutters?

What is the reason you want to buy roller shutters? Often there is one reason, but did you know that in addition to this, roller shutters offer you five other very nice benefits:

1. Safer living

The courage of burglars is lost when they see that your house has roller shutters. It takes burglars so much effort to raise a roller shutter that they will look for an easier target. That way, you will go out the door with more peace of mind.

2. Pleasant temperature in your home

On days when the sun is shining brightly, unwanted heat builds up in your home that is hard to eliminate. Roller shutters protect your home from the sun’s rays perfectly and as a result, the comfort in your home goes up.

3. Lower energy bills

Your roller shutters block heat. In particular, the foam layer around the connection of your roller shutters prevents heat from escaping quickly. In winter, a roller shutter keeps heat inside, reducing energy costs. In summer, a roller shutter actually ensures that heat stays outside, saving you the cost of air conditioners and/or fans.

4. More peace and quiet in your home

Is your home in a noisy neighbourhood? Roller shutters are particularly soundproof. The multifunctional foam layer is both insulating and soundproofing. As a result, when the roller shutters are down, you have little to no trouble with ambient noise.

5. Sleep longer

Sunlight can sometimes disturb your bedroom or make your bedroom bright quickly, making it impossible to sleep late. With shutters, you can protect yourself from this sleep disturbance.

6. No peeping Toms

Do you feel that passers-by are looking in and your privacy is at stake? Roller shutters easily shut out these prying eyes.

Why has a specialist installed roller shutters?

It is not only for clumsy or inexperienced people that outsourcing roller shutter installation is advantageous. Even for handy do-it-yourselfers, there are plenty of good reasons to have the project carried out by a subject specialist. For example, you benefit from the measuring service that ensures your roller shutter is exactly the right size and if not, the specialist is responsible, not you. If something goes wrong while installing your roller shutters, it will be your fault and could become an even more expensive project. Whereas if you hire a specialist, you are guaranteed to soon have properly functioning roller shutters hanging in front of your windows or doors.

In addition, the specialist knows the shutters brands and chooses the best value for money. If anything breaks down on your roller shutters within the time of installation and the following five years, you have a warranty and can expect excellent roller shutter repair. The small extra investment for installation of £100 to £200 is well worth it and will ensure you enjoy the many benefits of roller shutters.

What choices do you have when buying roller shutters?

You have several choices while searching for the most suitable roller shutter. Check out the choices and options below.

Choice 1: the type of roller shutter

There are three ways of installing roller shutters. See below what these types of roller shutters are and what situation they are suitable for.

Construction shutters

Construction shutters are the best choice for a new construction project. As the name suggests, these shutters are built in. The specialist installs the roller shutter behind the facade, creating perfect insulation, provided the shutter box is properly insulated. In addition, this ensures a clean finish, as you cannot see the shutter box. However, a requirement with this type of roller shutter is that space is available behind the outer wall.

Construction roller shutters

Construction roller shutters are mounted on your window frames. It looks sleekly finished, as the shutters perfectly match your windows. The window and the roller shutter are fitted together as one unit, which means you are also installing a new window simultaneously. In addition, surface-mounted roller shutters are windproof and insulate very well.

Retractable roller shutters

Retractable roller shutters are suitable for every home thanks to their easy installation. They are placed against the outside of the window frame or on the wall. This requires no demolition or breaking work on the outside of your home.

View the average prices of the types of roller shutters below:

 

Choice 2: The material

The two most popular roller shutter materials are plastic roller shutters and aluminium roller shutters. See below which material best suits your needs:

Plastic

The biggest advantages of plastic roller shutters are their price and weight. Plastic is a suitable material if you want to buy cheap roller shutters. Its light weight means you are not obliged to buy the more expensive electric controls but can operate them by hand. In addition, their light weight also makes them easier to assemble. Furthermore, roller shutters have an insulating effect, are maintenance-friendly and are available in different colours.

The disadvantage of plastic is that it is less strong and durable, can discolour more quickly, and is more susceptible to damage than aluminium.

Aluminium

The slats of the aluminium shutters are filled with PUR foam. This foam ensures that these roller shutters insulate your house well against cold and heat but also against noise. As a result, you, therefore, also benefit from lower energy bills.

Aluminium is more expensive than plastic but also has more advantages. In general, aluminium roller shutters are better insulators and are a lot sturdier. As a result, the shutters are less likely to deform and are harder for burglars to break open.

The heavier material makes it more difficult to install these roller shutters and are unsuitable for manual operation. With the electric operation, it is also important to choose a heavier motor that can handle the weight of the shutters.

View the average prices of the common materials below:

 

Choice 3: the controls

Do you want to operate your shutters manually, or do you want to operate your shutters electrically? Some people choose manual operation because electric roller shutters are more expensive. And this is actually true; with an electric roller shutter control, you operate your shutters effortlessly. An electrically operated roller shutter requires a tubular motor. The power required for this motor depends on the adapter, the roller shutter’s surface area, the roller shutter’s weight of the roller shutter and the diameter of the shaft. On average, roller shutters with electric operation cost £95 to £350 more per roller shutter.

View the average cost of the types of control below.

 

Tips for buying a roller shutter

Because of the wide choice of specialist dealers, prices can sometimes vary a lot. The tips below will ensure you get the best quality for your project at a great price.

Tip 1: go for the best value for money

Specialists, of course, all say that they deliver the best quality and that they have the best roller shutter prices. In reality, prices can vary considerably for the same project. Therefore, compare several roller shutter quotes. Also, consider additional costs such as call-out charges, working methods, and availability. In addition, see what others say in reviews about the specialists you have in mind.

Tip 2: Check the warranty

If you choose a reliable specialist, you will most likely benefit from a 5-year warranty. This guarantee often covers material, assembly, and construction defects. So you avoid running into unpleasant surprises later on.

Tip 3: take quality marks into consideration

Certified marks guarantee a certain quality. In short, your roller shutters and the specialist have quality marks. So you have more certainties. Check out the most relevant quality marks for roller shutters here:

• CE mark: The CE mark is a label that informs you that roller shutters meet European requirements in terms of waterproofness, air permeability and wind resistance. Manufacturers with a CE mark thus demonstrate that virtually no production errors are possible in their shutters.
• Romazo Garant label: Many suppliers are members of Romazo roller shutters. Romazo is a trade association that issues the Romazo Garant quality mark. If your roller shutter has this quality mark, it has been tested for security against burglary.
• Police Mark Secure Housing: the Police Mark Secure Housing is a quality label issued by the police in cooperation with housing associations.

Tip 4: take advantage of quantity discounts

Are you planning to have several roller shutters installed? Then let the specialist know immediately. Specialists often give discounts if more products or services are purchased at once. You can also ask your neighbours if they are interested in roller shutters so that you can benefit from a combined quantity discount.

Tip 5: get a discount on your home contents insurance

By reducing the risk of burglary, you can earn a discount on your home contents insurance. Combine your roller shutters with good hardware on your doors and windows, and you will qualify for the Police Mark Secure Living certificate. If you hold this certificate, many insurers give discounts on contents insurance.

How to find a good specialist:

Make the most of your roller shutters by comparing local specialists. Due to a large number of providers, prices vary enormously. Take advantage of this by comparing the specialists and thus gain a better negotiating position. You will also save on call-out charges by choosing a specialist from the region. Compare quotations and easily find the specialist with the best price-quality ratio.