Industrial roller shutters in Harwich

The short version

Need a tough, space-saving door for a unit in Harwich? Single-skin steel roller shutters coil neatly above the opening and can be manual or electric, with security upgrades where your insurer requires them.

Town: Harwich
Postcode district: CO12
Area: Essex
Survey: Free for new installations

What to specify

Manual or electric. Hand-operated for occasional use, electric for anything opened through the working day.
Manual override. Powered shutters keep a chain or handle override so they open without power.
Colour finishes. Leave it galvanised or choose a colour that matches the building.
Steel curtains. Heavier lath gauges for wide or exposed doors; lighter profiles where space and budget are tight.
Safety devices. Motorised shutters get the safety functions their risk assessment needs before handover.

What this work can involve

Renewing the bottom rail, floor seal and end locks on a roller shutter that jams in its guides.
Fitting a galvanised roller shutter to a new bin store or recycling compound, with a lockable bottom rail.
Converting hand-chained shutters on a storage unit to electric operation with key-switch controls and safety edges.

Powered door rules that apply in Harwich

Harwich 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.

Access, phasing and timing

If your premises are leased, check whether the landlord needs to approve the work. We can provide drawings and product data for the landlord or managing agent before the order is placed.

Guide prices

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

Do you repair roller shutters across Essex?

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

Can you convert our manual shutter in Harwich to electric?

Often, yes, if the barrel, curtain and guides are in good condition. Our guide price for a conversion is £1,195 to £3,195 ex VAT. We become responsible for the conformity paperwork on the converted door and fit the safety devices it needs.

How quickly can a roller shutter be fitted in Harwich?

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 Harwich

Working in Harwich? We also take on jobs in Felixstowe, Ipswich, Clacton-on-Sea and across Essex.

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