Commercial security roller shutters cost from around £1,400 for a small manual unit to £9,000 for a large motorised or fire-rated door, supplied and fitted.
Yes, security shutterss are financed as a standard asset purchase, usually on hire purchase or a lease, with the machine itself acting as the security. UK prices typically run £1,400 to £9,000, and most deals are written over 24-60 months with a deposit of around 10-20%. Decisions typically take 24–48 hours. Used machines are financeable too, usually with a shorter term.
Typical Cost
£1k – £9k
Approval Speed
24–48 hours
Same-day for < £30k
Rates From
5.6% - 9.9% per annum
Your estimate
Indicative only. Not a quote and not an offer of finance.
Pre-filled with a typical security shutters price. Indicative only, not a quote.
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For UK limited companies with 3+ months’ trading and monthly revenue.
On a purchase price of £4,000: a 10% deposit of £400, then 48 monthly payments of £84 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £4,432, including the deposit. The rate you are offered depends on your business and the asset.
Guide prices for sizing a finance agreement, not quotes. Manufacturers in this market mostly price on application, so where a current UK list price could not be confirmed the row describes a specification class rather than naming a model. Your supplier quote is what the agreement is written against.
| Machine or specification | Guide price | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Manual security roller shutter (small opening) | £1,400 - £2,500 | Manual Roller Shutter |
| Motorised commercial security shutter | £2,500 - £6,000 | Motorised Roller Shutter |
| Fire-rated roller shutter (compartmentation or escape route) | £2,500 - £9,000 | Fire-Rated Roller Shutter |
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A security shutter is treated as plant and machinery for tax purposes, so it qualifies for the Annual Investment Allowance (AIA), letting a business deduct the full cost from taxable profits in the year of purchase, up to the current £1,000,000 annual limit. Companies buying new, unused equipment may also qualify for full expensing, a 100% first-year deduction against Corporation Tax. These allowances apply where you own the asset, so they are available under a Hire Purchase agreement. Under a Finance Lease or Operating Lease you do not own the shutter outright, so allowances are not claimed directly; instead the payments are generally deducted as a business expense against profits. Always confirm treatment with your accountant before committing to a structure.
Security shutters are bought by retailers, warehouses and industrial units to protect openings outside trading hours, and increasingly by landlords fitting fire-rated shutters that close automatically on a fire alarm signal to protect an escape route or compartment line, which is a life-safety function rather than a discretionary security upgrade. Because a shutter is fixed to an opening once installed, it's typically financed on the supply-and-fit invoice in the same way as other building-fixed equipment. Replacement is driven by wear to the motor, guides and lath rather than the housing, and fire-rated units in particular need regular servicing to remain reliable, which is a running cost separate from the finance agreement.
Some specialist lenders consider businesses with imperfect credit histories. You may need a larger deposit or personal guarantee, but options may be available. Fundably may use a soft credit check for matching, which does not affect your credit score. A hard check may happen if you choose to proceed with a lender.
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