Rolling Shutters Cost Guide 2025

When you want privacy, security, protection from bad weather, greater energy efficiency, and increased curb appeal for your home or business, exterior rolling shutters offer many significant advantages. Our team at Rollac has gathered all the information needed to answer your questions about their costs and pricing.

What Affects the Cost of Rolling Shutters?

Price is a key factor when buying this type of covering for windows or doors. Here are the factors that might impact exterior rolling shutter prices.

Materials

One of the most critical factors to consider before purchasing commercial or residential rolling shutters is the cost, which largely depends on the materials used. Shutters are available in various materials, such as:

• Vinyl*
• PVC
• Steel*
• Foam-Filled Aluminum.
• Extruded Aluminum

(*these options are not available through Rollac)

Vinyl is the most affordable for exterior roller shutter windows and doors but is less durable than aluminum. At Rollac, we offer two types of aluminum shutters:

• Foam-filled aluminum is used in our DuraComfort residential rolling shutters.
• Extruded aluminum is used in our SecuraMax hurricane shutters, which are currently the trendiest material for roll-down shutters. 

Both offer a lightweight design (based on size), attractive aesthetics, minimal maintenance, and superior durability.  

Size & Location

The size of the coverings will affect your rolling shutter cost. For example, the number of windows and doors you wish to cover, plus their sizes, will significantly affect the rolling security shutter cost. If your home or business has many unique windows in size or a hard-to-reach location (i.e., third floor), this may also be a deciding factor in the total cost of your exterior rolling shutters.

Custom Designs & Accessories

Customizing your roller shutters for windows and doors can also be costly. Various exterior rolling shutters, accessories, and custom designs can impact your final purchase and installation costs. If you want your shutters customized in a specific color for your home or business, motorized for added convenience, equipped with controls that allow emergency personnel to access your business, or fitted with a crank handle for your home should your shutters be closed, the price will naturally go up.

Operating Mechanism

The cost of window and door rolling shutters, from manual and battery-operated to electric, can vary widely. The most affordable type of exterior rolling shutter is a manual version. For motorized shutters, basic automation that only handles simple up-and-down functions is the most budget-friendly choice. Remote-controlled motors are slightly more expensive than wired motors, while remote/manual override motors are even more expensive. Advanced systems with smart home compatibility or app control are typically more expensive, offering the ultimate convenience and modern functionality.  

Installation Costs

If you’ve invested in automated security shutters for your family-owned pharmacy, the doors will require professional installation. The cost of this type of exterior rolling shutter may vary based on the job’s complexity and the installer’s rates. While some companies may include the installation in the total price, others may charge separately. To avoid unexpected expenses, request a detailed quote covering all aspects of the installation process. 

Warranty & Brand

A brand’s reputation can significantly impact the cost of rolling shutters. Well-established brands like Rollac, known for quality and reliability, tend to cost more. Additionally, products with comprehensive warranties may cost more initially but offer greater peace of mind and value.

The Cost of Different Types of Rolling Shutters in 2025

At Rollac, we offer a wide range of rolling shutters for commercial and residential use, including hurricane-rated roller shutters and heavy-duty security shutters in electric and manual models. Whether you prioritize protection or budget, here’s a breakdown of the different types of exterior rolling shutters for windows and their associated costs to help you make the best choice. 

Security Shutters 

The cost of state-of-the-art electric rolling security shutters, which can be opened and closed via wall switches, remote controls, or a smartphone app, can range from $1,000 to $4,000 each. These shutters are ideal for commercial properties such as equipment rental stores, gas stations, pharmacies, or any other storefront that could benefit from security shutters to protect against vandalism and burglary, as well as businesses such as pharmacies, clinics, shopping malls, and kiosks. 

Our ShopGuard commercial security rolling shutters are made from heavy-duty single-wall extruded aluminum and are designed to prevent intruders from entering your home or business through any openings. They are available in three options:  solid shutter, rectangular punch, or in a grid pattern. We have two perforated versions, one that allows for 14% visibility and another rectangular-patterned security shutter that provides 40% visibility. 

Hurricane Shutters 

For a typical home or business, roll-down hurricane shutters cost an average of $25-$60  per square foot, regardless of whether it's protecting a window or door. Hurricane shutters can be opened to allow fresh air into a home and closed during a hurricane to keep out flying objects and debris. They are made with either heavy-duty double-wall extruded aluminum or roll-formed aluminum injected with high-density foam. 

High-quality hurricane shutters, such as Rollac’s SecuraMax storm, are impact-resistant. Some hurricane-rolling shutters are electric and can be operated remotely if needed. Other models are manual and can be opened from inside or out. 

Electric Shutters

Electric roller shutters are very popular with residential and commercial customers and are some of the most in-demand exterior roller shutters being sold today. Depending on their size, material, and other features, the estimated roll-down shutter cost range is between $1,000 and $5,000 per electric roller shutter.  

Automated roller shutters rely on motors for operation. They are incredibly secure and offer a convenience that cannot be overlooked. A wireless remote control makes opening and closing the shutter easier when needed. Electric shutters can also be operated with various wall switches, keypads, pin pads, and smartphone applications.

Manual Shutters

Manual roller shutters are the most affordable option and are easy to install. They average $900-$3,000 per window, including purchase and installation costs. Of all our products at Rollac, manual rolling shutters are among the most affordable coverings for homes and businesses. They are sturdy, typically made of aluminum or PVC, and hold up quite well against the elements. 

They have a removable handle that can be accessed from the interior or exterior of your home or business. Some models even include a locking feature, which is excellent if you want to lock up your house during the day. 

How Much Does It Cost to Install Exterior Shutters?

On average, the installation cost for exterior rolling shutters ranges from $500-$1500 per window, with motorized options or larger openings potentially increasing the price. Depending on the installation's scope, the total cost can vary between $3,000-$10,000 or more for an entire home. 

What Is The Cost of Replacing Exterior Rolling Shutters?

How much do rolling shutters cost to replace? Rollac frequently receives this question. Though the current range is $250-$800, sometimes what you think needs to be replaced only needs a repair. For example, if your exterior roller shutters for your windows are 10 years or older, consult a technician to weigh your pricing options and see if it’s cheaper to repair than replace.

Are Exterior Roller Shutters Worth the Cost?

Yes, exterior roller shutters for your home or business are worth the cost of purchase and installation. After all, consider the many benefits you'll enjoy once the installation is complete.

Storm Protection

Yes, Rollac offers a heavy-duty exterior roll-down hurricane shutter called SecuraMax. But these aluminum barriers do more than protect your home or storefront from the heavy winds; they can also reduce the heavy noise associated with intense storms and prevent flying debris and insects from entering your house or business.  

Privacy

Exterior rolling shutters give you more privacy in your home. They create a barrier that provides a luxurious feeling but lets others know prying eyes are unwelcome. When you install exterior rolling shutters, you can make a barrier between you and your neighbors, preventing people outside from seeing into your home. Privacy benefits those living next door and those living across the street. When you install rolling shutters, you can ensure no one peeks inside without your permission.

Protection From Theft

Adding exterior rolling shutters can protect your home or business from theft. Not only are they a tremendous physical barrier over your windows and doors. But let’s say you own recently installed security shutters in your retail store in a busy area of town. Forcing open exterior rolling shutters takes time and special tools, which is often enough to discourage a thief who wants to avoid detection. The longer it takes them to penetrate that barrier, the greater their chance of being noticed.

Energy Efficiency

By blocking out sunlight and heat, your exterior roller shutters can lower your energy costs and help you save money. Using shutters on the exterior of the building rather than the interior (behind or in front of the glass) enhances the energy benefits they can provide. Even if you make a significant upfront investment in purchasing your shutters, you'll save money in the years ahead. Rolling shutters keep your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. They also help control the light in your space and offer U.V. protection so that your furniture or storefront displays aren’t damaged.

Easy to Maintain

Perhaps best of all, your exterior roller shutters will be easy to maintain. This is not the case despite the rolling shutter myths that they rust and corrode. Exterior rolling shutters are highly durable; you won't often encounter common roller shutter problems or have to replace them every few years. Made to be virtually maintenance-free, you'll spend far less time cleaning your rolling shutters and much more time enjoying the benefits they provide.

A Cost That's Worth the Price

Regardless of the type and cost of exterior rolling shutters you choose, they can all be used to provide safety, security, and energy efficiency to your residential or commercial property. Remember, rolling shutter costs can be high initially. Still, with our pricing guide, we hope this will help you find a cost-effective solution.

If you’ve ever experienced a hurricane or break-in, you know the clean-up and recovery from those types of catastrophes can be much more costly to you and your family in the long term. 

Whether you need residential rolling shutters for your home, commercial security shutters for your business, or hurricane protection as your top priority, let us here at Rollac show you that most of our exterior roller shutters are worth the price. Contact us to learn more about exterior rolling shutters.