Our counter & servery shutters service in Downpatrick
If your address has a BT30 postcode, it falls within our County Down coverage. Our coverage around Downpatrick also includes Newtownards, Lisburn and Banbridge.
Downpatrick sits some 24 miles to the south of Bangor.
Schools, surgeries, canteens and community buildings in Downpatrick use counter and servery shutters to lock down a hatch or reception when it is closed.
Business parks and trading estates in Downpatrick often have landlord rules on colour and box position, and we can work to a landlord's specification.
Specifying counter & servery shutters for Downpatrick
What you can choose when we survey in Downpatrick:
- Fire ratingFire-rated counter shutters for hatches in fire-resisting walls.
- OperationManual with a spring balance, or electric with a key switch.
- LockingBottom-rail lock or motor lock.
Guide prices for Downpatrick
| 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 Downpatrick; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
What to check in Downpatrick before ordering
Downpatrick is in Northern Ireland, so planning decisions sit with your local council, which has been the planning authority since 2015.
- 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.
- Approvals: Where a fire-rated counter shutter is part of building work, such as a new hatch in a fire-resisting wall, building regulations approval is needed from council building control.
- Hygiene: In food areas, choose finishes that are easy to clean and keep the bottom rail clear of food prep.
From survey to fitting
Tell us about the opening
Use the quote tool or the form: the type of shutter, rough sizes and any photos.
Free survey
We measure the opening and the space around it, and check fixings and power.
Price in writing
A fixed price for the work described, with the lead time stated.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Frequently asked questions
What finish is best for kitchens?
Stainless steel or anodised aluminium are easy to wipe down and resist corrosion.
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 Downpatrick?
Yes. Book a survey for any address in Downpatrick in the usual way; it is covered as part of County Down.
Do I need permission for counter & servery shutters in Downpatrick?
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.