Counter shutters for properties in Durham
Work at occupied premises in Durham is planned around opening hours, so fitting causes as little disruption as possible.
Electric commercial shutters in Durham can be key-switch, push-button or remote controlled, and linked to an alarm or access system where needed.
We cover Durham and the DH1 postcode district as part of County Durham; you book a survey here exactly as you would anywhere else. We also cover Chester-le-Street, Houghton-le-Spring and Stanley, so premises in more than one of these places can be quoted together.
What can you choose in Durham?
What you can choose when we survey in Durham:
- LockingBottom-rail lock or motor lock.
- Fire ratingFire-rated counter shutters for hatches in fire-resisting walls.
- FinishAnodised aluminium, stainless steel or a powder-coated colour.
Guide prices for counter & servery shutters in Durham
| 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 Durham; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
What to check in Durham before ordering
Durham is in England, so planning decisions sit with your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- 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.
How it works in Durham
Send the basics
Tell us what the shutter is for and the rough size, with photos if you have them.
Survey at the property
A surveyor measures, checks what the box and guides will fix to, and talks through options.
Price in writing
A fixed price for the work described, with the lead time stated.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
Questions about counter & servery shutters in Durham
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.
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.
Is the survey free in Durham?
Yes, surveys for new installations in Durham are free. Repair and service visits are charged.
How much do counter & servery shutters cost in Durham?
The guide prices above apply in Durham. Your exact price depends on size, finish, controls and access, and is fixed in writing after survey.