Don’t want to demolish or break the outside of your house, and still have a beautifully integrated roller shutter? Pre-fitted roller shutters offer the solution, and are suitable for both windows and doors. Read all about front roller shutters prices and options here.
What are the attachment roller shutters prices?
The nice thing about an attachment roller shutter is that it is a solution for every home. This is because the roller shutter is placed against the outside of the window frame or wall, so there is no demolition or breaking involved. Curious about roller shutter prices? Check out the average prices below.
| Factor | Average price per roller shutter (incl. VAT). | Special features | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front roller shutter | £ 115 – £ 320 | Price varies according to dimensions | |
| Operation | £ 15 – £ 350 | Manual control, £ 870 |
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Price examples
View these 3 price examples for an indication of what having front roller shutters installed will cost.
Expensive choice
For a 100 x 100 cm roller shutter with manual operation by a tape winder you pay an average of £ 215 to £ 315, including installation by a specialist.
Various choice
For the purchase of a 150 x 100 cm roller shutter with an electric motor and operation by a rotary switch you pay an average of £ 380 to £ 480, including installation by a specialist.
Luxury choice
The price for a 200 x 200 cm front roller shutter with electric motor and remote control is on average £ 580 to £ 680, including installation by a specialist.
Price structure for front roller shutters
Choices that affect the price of front roller shutters
Before knowing how much a front roller shutter will cost in your situation, there are choices you will face. See below how each choice affects the price.
Choice 1: Material
Do you go for a plastic or aluminium roller shutter? Aluminium is generally slightly more expensive, but offers more advantages. See the diagram below to weigh up the 2 types against each other:
| Aluminium front roller shutters | Plastic front roller shutters |
|---|---|
| Cost on average £330 – £1.300 | Cost on average £ 280 – £ 1. £ 900 |
| Have louvres filled with foam | Have louvres filled with air |
| Provide better insulation | Are easier to installation |
| Keep noise out | |
| Protect better against burglary |
Choice 2: Dimensions
Check out what the average price of a front roller shutter is for each size in the overview below.
| Dimensions width in cm x height in cm | Average price of manual roller shutter, excl. 155 |
|---|---|
| 200 x 200 | £ 250 |
| 200 x 250 | £ 300 |
| 250 x 200 | £ 300 |
| 300 x 200 | £ 350 |
Choice 3: Controls
See in the overview below which type of controls you can choose from, and what this does to the price.
| Operation | Price range | Required motor |
|---|---|---|
| Band winder | Standard option | – |
| Turn switch | £ 20 – £ 50 £ 50 | House brand motor and Somfy Solus motor |
| Switch | £ 40 – £ 60 | House brand motor RTS (radio waves) and Somfy motor RTS |
| Remote control | £ 40 – £ 80 | House brand motor RTS (radio waves), Somfy motor RTS and Somfy motor IO |
| Timble | £ 50 – £ 140 | House brand motor RTS (radio waves), Somfy motor RTS and Somfy motor IO |
Front-mounted roller shutters are supplied with a strap winding as standard. If you opt for electric operation of your front roller shutter, a motor should be present in the shutter. See which roller shutter motors are commonly chosen here.
| Type of roller shutter motor | Average price per motor | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| House brand motor | £ 50 | Mouse brand motor with switch |
| Somfy Solus motor | £70 | Mouse brand motor with switch |
| House brand motor RTS | £80 | 1-way communication system that allows you to control your front roller shutter with a remote control |
| Somfy motor RTS | £ 150 | 1-way communication system that allows you to control your front roller shutter with a remote control. |
| Somfy motor IO | £ 170 | 2-way communication system with which you operate your front roller shutter with a remote control and the control receives a notification if something is wrong, for example if there is an obstacle in the way under the roller shutter. |
Choice 4: Installation by a specialist
If you have the roller shutter installed by a specialist, you will reduce the risk of damage to your window frame or facade. You will also benefit from a guarantee so that you do not have to worry about your investment. See below the price for which you do not have to roll up your sleeves yourself.
| Mounting | Average extra cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Insizing roller shutter | £ 40 | |
| Mounting 1 roller shutter | £ 150 | |
| Mounting 2 roller shutters | £ 250 |
Mounting a roller shutter can be done in two ways:
On the frame: When mounted on the frame, the frame of your front roller shutter is placed inside the walls. The shutter will be less visible from the outside.
On the wall:With wall mounting, the frame will be placed on the wall. From your home, you won’t see that a roller shutter is attached to the outside of the window.
Read more about how roller shutters are fitted here.
Choice 5: Additional options
See here which additional options are worth considering for more convenience and comfort.
| Product | Average price per unit, incl. VAT | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-optil springs | £5 | Feathers that make it impossible for burglars to push the shutter up |
| Lacquer pen | £12 | To mask minor damage |
| Insect screen | £75 | Keeps critters out in summer |
| Sun sensors | £ 180 | Shutter opens or closes automatically when the sun shines (adjustable) |
| Motion detector | £250 | Shutter closes automatically if a potential burglar stays at your window or door for a long time |
| Home motion system | £500 | Wireless control of the shutter. Also possible via tablet or smartphone for when you are not at home and you have forgotten to lower your roller shutter |
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