Industrial roller shutters in Reading

Quick answer

Replacing a tired shutter in Reading, or converting a manual one to electric? We quote a fixed price in writing after surveying the opening, then fit, test and hand over the door.

Town: Reading
Postcode district: RG1
Area: Berkshire
Survey: Free for new installations

What to specify

Manual override. If the power fails, the shutter can still be wound open by hand.
Mounting options. We mount the shutter wherever it fits most easily, including outside with a hood over the coil.
Safety devices. Motorised shutters get the safety functions their risk assessment needs before handover.
Security. Bottom-rail locks and shoot bolts, with LPS 1175 rated products available.
Manual or electric. Push-up, chain hoist or motorised operation depending on how often the door opens.

Jobs we can carry out

Face-fixing a roller shutter with a steel hood where internal racking leaves no room behind the opening.
Fitting a galvanised roller shutter to a new bin store or recycling compound, with a lockable bottom rail.
Installing perforated shutters across a covered loading area so the space stays ventilated and visible when locked.

Powered door rules that apply in Reading

Reading is in England, where powered industrial doors fall under Great Britain's health and safety law. Whoever makes a door powered — including converting a manual door — usually takes on the manufacturer's duties under the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008: risk assessment, technical file, conformity marking and a Declaration of Conformity. Once it is in use, the employer or occupier must keep it safe under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 and PUWER 1998.

Keeping your site running during the work

Most installations in Reading can be phased so part of the site keeps working. We agree access routes, exclusion zones and any temporary security with you before the team arrives, and can work early mornings, evenings or weekends where the business needs it.

Budgeting for industrial roller shutters in Reading

Industrial roller shutters guide prices
Item	Guide price (ex VAT)
Industrial roller shutter, single-skin steel, electric (to c. 4 × 4 m)	£2,395 – £5,495
Manual-to-electric conversion	£1,195 – £3,195
Strip-out and disposal on replacement	£345 – £1,195 per door

Guide prices for supply and installation unless stated, excluding VAT, which is added at the current rate where it applies. Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after a survey, before any work starts.

Frequently asked questions

Does an electric roller shutter at our Reading site need safety devices?

It depends on the risk assessment. A hold-to-run shutter in view of the operator may need little more than force limiting, while one that closes automatically typically needs a safety edge and photocells, tested to BS EN 12453.

Do you repair roller shutters across Berkshire?

Yes. We repair most makes of roller shutter across Berkshire, including motors, laths, guides, springs and bottom rails. Repair visits are chargeable and priced in advance; we quote before any larger repair.

How quickly can a roller shutter be fitted in Reading?

Once the made-to-measure shutter arrives, most single doors are fitted and commissioned in a day. The manufacturer's lead time is confirmed with your quote, and installation is booked around your opening hours.

Industrial roller shutters near Reading

Reading is in the RG1 postcode district in Berkshire. We also cover Wokingham, Yateley, Bracknell.