How Much Does a Domestic Roller Shutter Cost?

Price Per Shutter, Per Window

Quick answer: A domestic roller shutter for a window around 1800mm wide x 1400mm high costs roughly $700–$800 installed for a manual unit, or $1,100–$1,800 installed for a motorised or smart-controlled unit, in Australia as of 2026. Price mainly depends on window size, whether it’s manual or motorised, control type, and installation access.

Last updated: 2026. Figures are indicative estimates based on published Australian pricing guides — always confirm with a formal, itemised quote.

If you’re pricing up roller shutters for your home, the numbers you’ll see online swing wildly — anywhere from $300 to $2,000 a window. That’s not a typo, and it’s not one supplier ripping people off while another gives a discount. Very often it reflects genuinely different products: a basic manual shutter on a small window versus a motorised, smart-controlled unit on a large one are barely the same category of purchase.

This guide breaks down what you can expect to pay per shutter, using a 1800mm wide x 1400mm high window (2.5 sqm) as the reference size — a fairly typical living room or larger bedroom window, noticeably bigger than the standard 1200mm x 1200mm bedroom window most price guides quote from.

Key Takeaways

• Manual shutter, 1800mm x 1400mm window: roughly $700–$800 installed.
• Motorised shutter (remote), same size: roughly $1,100–$1,300 installed.
• Smart Wi-Fi/app-controlled shutter: roughly $1,200–$1,800 installed. (more shutters ordered at once may reduce this unit price dramatically as the Wifi hub is one off investment that can control many shutter and blinds)
• Price scales mainly with window size, motor type, control type, and install access — not a flat per-window rate.
• Bundling multiple windows into one job typically cuts $50–$120 off each shutter.

Price Per Shutter by Type (1800mm x 1400mm Window)

These figures sit above the “standard small window” prices you’ll see quoted elsewhere ($300–$650 manual, $850–$1,200 motorised) because a 1.8m-wide shutter needs a longer axle, more slats, and a heavier-duty motor than a 1.2m bedroom window — size is one of the biggest single price drivers.

What Counts as a “Domestic Roller Shutter”?

A domestic roller shutter is an exterior window covering made of interlocking aluminium slats that roll up into a pelmet box above the window and down to fully cover the glass. Unlike internal blinds or plantation shutters, roller shutters sit outside the window, which is why they’re priced and quoted per shutter (one per window) rather than by the metre. Domestic roller shutter is often referred to the shutters using 40-45mm roll foamed polyurethane infilled aluminium slats, it is know for it’s light weight, budget friendly cost, noise reduction and good insulation. However, it does not perform well in protecting your home from forced entry, extreme weather or bush fire.

Why Roller Shutter Prices Vary So Much

Size. Price generally scales with area rather than a flat per-window fee. A 1200mm x 1200mm window and an 1800mm x 1400mm window aren’t priced the same — the larger shutter uses roughly 75% more slat material and often needs a beefier motor to lift the extra weight.

Manual vs motorised vs smart. A hand-cranked strap winder is the cheapest way to operate a shutter. Adding a tubular electric motor and a basic wall switch typically adds $300–$500 per shutter (plus electrician time to wire it in). Upgrading to a remote or Wi-Fi/app control with voice integration adds a further $150–$400 on top of that.

Installation conditions. A brick veneer house is typically easier for the shutters to be installed, compare to a cladded house as there may be angles and flashing required to cap the bottom to create a seal for the shutter to close on. Additional material cost and labour handling cost contribute to the total cost of the shutter.

Installation access. A ground-floor window on a single-storey home is a quick, straightforward fit. Second-storey windows needing scaffolding or a cherry-picker can add $100–$250 in labour, and heritage or double-brick walls can add another $80–$150 for extra fixings.

Manual vs Motorised: Which Is Worth It?

For a window this size, most installers and buyers land on motorised with a remote as the practical middle ground — it’s a meaningful jump from manual in day-to-day convenience, without paying the full premium for app control and voice integration that many people set up once and then barely touch. Smart Wi-Fi control genuinely earns its price if you’re shuttering a whole house (10+ windows) and want scheduling and away-mode automation, but on a single window it’s a harder case to make financially.

Whole-House Context

If you’re pricing multiple windows rather than just one, bundling the job typically brings the per-shutter price down by $50–$120 each, since the installer only sets up once. A full house of 8–10 shutters at this larger 1800 x 1400mm size, motorised with remote, would realistically land somewhere in the $9,000–$13,000 range fitted, less if you stick to manual operation throughout.

Ways to Bring the Cost Down

• Quote the whole job at once rather than window-by-window — bundling typically saves 5–10% per shutter.
• Skip smart/app control on windows you won’t operate often; a wall switch covers most day-to-day use.
• Stick to standard colours — custom powder-coat color on the frames can add $50-$150 per shutter. (you cannot powder-coat the domestic slats.)

The Bottom Line

For a 1800mm x 1400mm window, budget around $700–$800 for a manual shutter, or $1,100–$1,800 for a motorised one with remote or smart control, installed. Get itemised, per-window quotes from a few installers rather than a single lump-sum figure — it makes it much easier to see exactly what you’re paying for, and to trim the job back if the total comes in higher than expected.

Note: prices are indicative estimates based on published Australian pricing guides as of 2026 and will vary by installer, brand, and location. Get a formal quote for your specific windows before budgeting.