Our counter & servery shutters service in Chester-le-Street
For reference, Chester-le-Street lies about 6 miles north of Durham.
Where a counter shutter sits in a fire-resisting wall in a building in Chester-le-Street, it needs to be a fire-rated product chosen to match the fire strategy.
Work at occupied premises in Chester-le-Street is planned around opening hours, so fitting causes as little disruption as possible.
Surveys in Chester-le-Street and the surrounding area are arranged directly with you, as part of our coverage across County Durham. Washington, Houghton-le-Spring and Stanley are covered too, which helps when several properties need doing.
What can you choose in Chester-le-Street?
Options we specify for properties in Chester-le-Street:
- FinishAnodised aluminium, stainless steel or a powder-coated colour.
- Fire ratingFire-rated counter shutters for hatches in fire-resisting walls.
- LockingBottom-rail lock or motor lock.
Guide prices for counter & servery shutters in Chester-le-Street
| 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 Chester-le-Street; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
What to check in Chester-le-Street before ordering
As an English town, Chester-le-Street follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the permitted development rules in England.
- 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.
- Hygiene: In food areas, choose finishes that are easy to clean and keep the bottom rail clear of food prep.
- 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.
What happens next
Send the basics
Tell us what the shutter is for and the rough size, with photos if you have them.
Free survey
We measure the opening and the space around it, and check fixings and power.
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.
Questions about counter & servery shutters in Chester-le-Street
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.
What finish is best for kitchens?
Stainless steel or anodised aluminium are easy to wipe down and resist corrosion.
How much do counter & servery shutters cost in Chester-le-Street?
We use the same UK guide prices in Chester-le-Street; after the survey you get a fixed written price for your opening.
Do I need permission for counter & servery shutters in Chester-le-Street?
New external shutters on street-facing elevations usually need planning permission; internal counter shutters usually do not. If you are unsure, ask your local council; we provide product details for any application.