Our counter & servery shutters service in Reading
We survey and install across Berkshire, and Reading is one of the towns covered. Neighbouring towns we cover include Wokingham (7 miles away), Crowthorne and Yateley.
Schools, surgeries, canteens and community buildings in Reading use counter and servery shutters to lock down a hatch or reception when it is closed.
Electric commercial shutters in Reading can be key-switch, push-button or remote controlled, and linked to an alarm or access system where needed.
Which options suit you?
Decisions we make with you at the survey in Reading:
- Fire ratingFire-rated counter shutters for hatches in fire-resisting walls.
- OperationManual with a spring balance, or electric with a key switch.
- FinishAnodised aluminium, stainless steel or a powder-coated colour.
Guide prices for Reading
| Counter & servery shutters | Ex VAT | Inc VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Servery up to 2,000 × 1,000 mm, manual | £695 – £1,195 | £835 – £1,435 |
| Servery up to 3,000 × 1,200 mm, electric | £1,195 – £1,995 | £1,435 – £2,395 |
| Fire-rated counter shutter | £1,495 – £2,995 | £1,795 – £3,595 |
Guide prices, per shutter, supplied and fitted. VAT at 20% where it applies.
Use these as a starting point for budgeting in Reading; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
Planning and safety in Reading
In Reading, as elsewhere in England, planning questions go to your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- Fire separation: If the hatch breaks a fire-resisting wall, the shutter must be a tested fire-rated product installed to the manufacturer's instructions; a standard counter shutter will not do.
- Hygiene: In food areas, choose finishes that are easy to clean and keep the bottom rail clear of food prep.
- Approvals: Where a fire-rated counter shutter is part of building work, such as a new hatch in a fire-resisting wall, building control approval is needed, from the council or a registered building control approver.
From survey to fitting
Start with a guide price
Our quote tool gives a guide range in a couple of minutes, or just send us the details.
Measured on site
Exact sizes, box space, power and controls are confirmed on site.
Fixed written price
You get a quotation listing the shutter, controls, fitting and lead time.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Frequently asked questions
Can a counter shutter be electric?
Yes, with a small tube motor and key switch. Manual spring-balanced shutters are simpler and suit smaller hatches.
Do I need a fire-rated counter shutter?
If the hatch is in a wall that is meant to resist fire, such as a kitchen wall onto a corridor, yes. Your fire risk assessment or building drawings will usually say.
Do you cover Reading?
Yes, we survey and fit in Reading (RG1) as part of our Berkshire coverage.
Do I need permission for counter & servery shutters in Reading?
It depends on the property. New external shutters on street-facing elevations usually need planning permission; internal counter shutters usually do not. Check with your local council before ordering; we can supply drawings.