Security Shutters
Get in touchUK Bespoke Shutter Company supplies and installs security shutters and the surrounding area. We provide made-to-measure shutter systems for shops, offices, warehouses and other commercial premises that require additional protection.
Security shutters help protect doors, windows and other vulnerable openings because they create a physical barrier between the property and potential unauthorised access.
Our range includes manual and electric security shutters, with different designs available to suit the level of security, visibility and access required.
Contact UK Bespoke Shutter Company to discuss your requirements and request a free security shutter quote.
What Types of Security Shutters Are Available?
Different properties require different security shutter systems. We can recommend an appropriate option based on your premises and how the opening is used.
Manual Security Shutters
Manual security shutters are operated by hand or with an appropriate manual mechanism.
They can provide a practical solution for smaller openings or locations where the shutter is operated relatively infrequently.
Electric Security Shutters
Electric security shutters use a motor to raise and lower the shutter.
Motorised operation is useful for larger or frequently used openings because it reduces the physical effort required to operate the shutter.
Solid Security Shutters
Solid shutters create a closed barrier across the opening.
They are suitable for businesses that prioritise privacy and security outside operating hours because the shutter prevents direct visibility through the protected opening.
Perforated Security Shutters
Perforated shutters contain small openings within the shutter curtain.
These openings maintain some visibility through the shutter while it remains closed, making perforated security shutters particularly useful for retail premises that want window displays to remain visible outside trading hours.
Commercial Security Shutters
Commercial security shutters can protect shopfronts, doors, windows, service entrances and other vulnerable openings.
The specification can be adapted according to the dimensions of the property and its security requirements.
What Properties Use Security Shutters?
Security shutters are suitable for many types of commercial property because businesses often need to protect entrances and windows outside normal operating hours.
Shops and Retail Premises
Shop security shutters protect storefronts, doors and windows when a business is closed.
Solid shutters can completely obscure an opening, while perforated designs allow some visibility through the shopfront. The appropriate option depends on the retailer's security and display requirements.
Warehouses
Warehouses use security shutters to protect entrances, stock areas and other access points.
A secure shutter creates an additional physical barrier across an opening, helping businesses protect goods, equipment and other assets when the premises are unattended.
Offices
Security shutters can be fitted across accessible doors and windows in office buildings where additional physical protection is required.
Workshops and Commercial Units
Workshops and commercial units may contain tools, machinery, stock and vehicles. Security shutters help protect these premises by securing vulnerable entrances when the building is closed.
Other Commercial Premises
Security shutters can also suit storage facilities and other business properties where doors, windows or service entrances require additional protection.
Our team can recommend a shutter based on the property and intended application.
When Should You Install Security Shutters?
Businesses often install security shutters when existing doors or windows do not provide the desired level of physical protection.
They may also be installed when a business moves into new premises, refurbishes a shopfront or identifies an entrance or window as a potential security weakness.
Existing shutters may need replacing when they become damaged, unreliable or difficult to operate.
A shutter that does not close correctly can compromise security because it may leave part of the opening exposed. Operational problems should therefore be investigated rather than ignored.
The appropriate solution depends on the property, opening and required level of protection.
How Do Security Shutters Work?
Security roller shutters operate by moving a shutter curtain vertically along guides fitted on either side of an opening.
When the shutter opens, the curtain travels upwards and coils around a barrel positioned above the entrance. When closed, the curtain travels down the guides and covers the opening.
The shutter can use manual or electric operation depending on its specification.
Manual systems use an appropriate operating mechanism to raise and lower the curtain. Electric shutters use a motor, making them particularly useful for larger or regularly operated openings.
Once closed, the shutter creates a physical barrier across the entrance or window. This helps protect the opening because gaining access requires overcoming the shutter as well as the door, window or shopfront behind it.
What Are the Benefits of Security Shutters?
Security shutters provide several practical benefits for commercial properties.
Additional Physical Security
The primary purpose of a security shutter is to create an additional barrier across a vulnerable opening.
This can help deter opportunistic unauthorised access because doors, windows and shopfronts are more difficult to reach while the shutter is closed.
Protection Against Vandalism
A closed shutter covers the opening behind it, helping protect windows, doors and shopfronts from direct damage.
This can be particularly valuable for street-facing commercial premises outside trading hours.
Privacy
Solid security shutters prevent visibility into the premises when closed.
This can help businesses keep stock, equipment and interior areas out of view when the property is unattended.
Flexible Visibility
Perforated security shutters provide a different balance between security and visibility.
Retailers can maintain some visibility through a protected shopfront because the perforations allow people to see through parts of the shutter curtain.
Manual and Electric Operation
Security shutters can be specified with different operating methods.
Manual operation can suit smaller or less frequently used openings, while electric operation provides convenient access for larger shutters or entrances that are opened regularly.
Made-to-Measure Protection
Commercial openings vary considerably in size and design.
Made-to-measure security shutters can be specified according to the dimensions and requirements of the individual property.
How Are Security Shutters Installed?
A security shutter installation should start with an assessment of the opening and how it will be used.
We discuss the security requirements of the premises and consider factors such as the dimensions of the opening, frequency of operation, preferred shutter design and whether manual or electric operation is more appropriate.
Accurate measurements are then taken so the shutter can be specified for the opening.
Once the system is ready, our team installs the shutter and checks that it fits and operates correctly.
The requirements of each project can differ, so installation times depend on the shutter, opening and site conditions. We can provide a clearer indication of timescales once we understand the project.
Security Shutter Repairs and Maintenance
Security shutters contain moving components that can wear or become damaged through regular use.
Signs of a problem can include difficulty opening or closing the shutter, unusual noises, uneven movement or visible damage to the curtain and other components.
A faulty security shutter should be investigated because problems with operation can prevent it from closing and securing the opening correctly.
UK Bespoke Shutter Company provides security shutter repairs and maintenance alongside new installations.
Regular maintenance can also help identify signs of wear before they develop into more disruptive faults.
Contact us if your existing security shutter is damaged or no longer operating as expected.
How Much Do Security Shutters Cost?
The cost of security shutters can vary between £500-£3000+.
The price of security shutters depends on the size of the opening, shutter specification, material, operating method and installation requirements.
For example, an electrically operated shutter for a large commercial entrance will have different requirements from a smaller manually operated shutter.
The choice between solid and perforated designs can also affect the specification.
Rather than relying on a generic price that may not reflect your property, we provide quotations based on the actual requirements of the installation.
Contact UK Bespoke Shutter Company for a security shutter quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you install security shutters on shops?
Yes. Shop security shutters can protect shopfronts, entrances and windows outside trading hours. Solid and perforated options are available depending on the required balance between privacy and visibility.
Do you repair security shutters?
Yes. We provide security shutter repairs and maintenance. Contact us if your shutter is damaged, difficult to operate or no longer closing correctly.
Get a Free Quote for Security Shutters
Looking for security shutters?
Tell UK Bespoke Shutter Company about your property, opening and security requirements. We can discuss suitable options and recommend a shutter based on your premises.
Contact us today for a free quote.