Commercial Roller Shutters

Commercial roller shutters do a straightforward job: they protect your premises, manage access, and keep your operations running smoothly. Getting that job done well depends on the specification being right from the start. The wrong shutter creates operational headaches and security gaps you don’t discover until they matter.

HVP have been supplying and installing commercial roller shutters since 1991. We manufacture a significant portion of our range in the UK, which means we control quality from material selection to final installation - and we can produce bespoke sizes and specifications that standard suppliers simply can’t match.

What We Supply

Commercial roller shutters are available across a wide range of materials, profiles, and operation types. The right choice depends on your opening size, security requirement, operating frequency, and aesthetic needs.

Steel roller shutters

These are the most common choice for commercial premises requiring solid security - shopfronts, storage units, service bays, loading areas and commercial garage openings. Available in solid, perforated, and punched profiles. Where some airflow or visibility is required, products such as our Viewguard perforated steel shutters can provide a useful balance between security and openness. More about steel roller shutters.

Aluminium roller shutters

Aluminium shutters offer a lighter, corrosion-resistant alternative suited to retail environments, food production facilities, offices, counters and locations where weight-bearing capacity is a consideration. Our K25 aluminium shutter range covers solid, perforated, and punched options, with a smaller lath profile and compact box size that can be particularly useful where headroom is less. We offer a full range of aluminium security roller shutters for a wide variety of situations.

Polycarbonate and vision shutters

Polycarbonate and vision shutters provide see-through security for retail shopfronts, car showrooms and shopping centre units where visibility matters outside opening hours. We offer different types of polycarbonate shutters with varying levels of visibility and security ranging from standard to exceptionally high.

Manual and electric operation

Most commercial applications benefit from electric operation for convenience and reduced wear. We supply push-button, key switch, remote control, and building management system (BMS) integration. For remotely operated doors and shutters, correct safety devices are essential; see our guidance on roller shutter safety, including safety edges and photo safety cells.

Typical Applications

Commercial roller shutters are installed across a broad range of settings:

• Retail shopfronts - single or multiple openings, overnight security, built to match shopfit aesthetic requirements
• Office buildings - reception areas, windows and doors, car park entrances, and internal security openings
• Restaurants and hospitality - bars, reception counters, service hatches, kitchen pass-throughs and overnight protection
• Commercial garages and service bays - frequently operated vehicle openings, with solid, perforated or open grille options depending on visibility and airflow requirements
• Car showrooms - wide-span openings and vision shutters to maintain display visibility
• Shopping centres - concourse shutters, unit closures, and emergency egress compliance
• Public sector - schools, libraries, leisure centres, and local authority buildings
• Internal room division - economical separation of spaces such as kitchens, restaurants, counters and service areas where an acoustic barrier is not required

We work with commercial property owners, facilities managers, main contractors, and architects. Whether you need one shutter or a multi-site programme, the process is the same: free site survey, proper specification, professional installation.

Fire-rated shutters

Note: Where fire compartmentation is required, a standard security shutter may not be suitable. HVP is a specialist supplier and installer of fire-rated roller shutters and can advise on the appropriate solution for commercial and public-sector premises.

Why HVP for Commercial Roller Shutters

UK manufacturing

We manufacture a significant portion of our shutters in-house, giving us direct control over quality and the ability to produce non-standard sizes without the lead times and costs associated with overseas supply.

Certified and accredited

We hold ISO 9001:2015 quality certification, Constructionline Gold accreditation, and DHF membership. Our engineers are CSCS card holders. These aren’t just marketing credentials - they’re the minimum requirements for many commercial and public sector contracts.

Single point of contact

From the initial survey through to sign-off, you deal with one team. There are no handoffs between sales, survey, and installation teams that don’t communicate with each other.

Typical lead time: 4 weeks

Faster turnaround is available when project programmes require it.

24/7 emergency repair

Commercial shutters can fail at inconvenient times. Our repair teams operate around the clock, nationwide.

Compare Our Commercial Roller Shutters

The table below shows an overview of our range of commercial roller shutters and grilles. You can click the headings to sort by price, security level etc. (hold shift to sort multiple columns).

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a commercial roller shutter installation take?

Most single installations are completed in one day. Larger openings or multiple units may require two days. We confirm exact timescales during the survey stage so you can plan around the installation.

Can you match an existing shopfit or colour scheme?

Yes. Shutters can be powder-coated in any RAL colour. For retail environments with specific brand guidelines, we can match colours precisely.

Do commercial roller shutters require planning permission?

In most cases, no. However, listed buildings and conservation areas may have restrictions on external shutter installations. We can advise during the survey - we’ve dealt with planning requirements many times.

What maintenance do commercial roller shutters need?

An annual service is sufficient for most installations. We offer preventive maintenance contracts that include inspection, lubrication, adjustment, and a compliance report - useful for facilities managers with multiple sites.

Service Areas

HVP supplies and installs commercial security shutters for shops, offices, warehouses and other business premises across the South West and throughout the UK. We regularly work with customers in:

South West service areas

• Exeter
• Plymouth
• Bristol
• Taunton
• Torquay & Torbay
• Truro & Cornwall
• Penzance
• Yeovil
• Weston-super-Mare
• Sidmouth
• Ivybridge
• Newton Abbot
• Poole
• Honiton
• Exmouth

Working across the UK

We also regularly supply and install shutters further afield, including:

• London
• Birmingham
• Edinburgh
• Cardiff

For projects outside these areas, please contact us. We work nationally and can also supply shutters for projects overseas.

Ready to discuss your project?

Call us on 01392 270 218, email [email protected], or request a free site survey. We cover the whole of the UK and typically respond to enquiries the same working day.