Our counter & servery shutters service in Christchurch
Christchurch is part of our Dorset coverage, and addresses in the BH23 postcode district are covered in the same way as the rest of Dorset. Our coverage around Christchurch also includes Bournemouth, New Milton and Poole.
Christchurch sits some 4 miles to the east of Bournemouth.
Where a counter shutter sits in a fire-resisting wall in a building in Christchurch, it needs to be a fire-rated product chosen to match the fire strategy.
Schools, surgeries, canteens and community buildings in Christchurch use counter and servery shutters to lock down a hatch or reception when it is closed.
Which options suit you?
The main choices for counter & servery shutters in Christchurch:
- FinishAnodised aluminium, stainless steel or a powder-coated colour.
- LockingBottom-rail lock or motor lock.
- Fire ratingFire-rated counter shutters for hatches in fire-resisting walls.
Prices for counter & servery shutters in Christchurch
| 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.
These are UK guide prices for supply and fit. Your price in Christchurch is fixed in writing after survey.
Rules that apply in Christchurch
As an English town, Christchurch follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the permitted development rules in England.
- 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.
- 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.
What happens next
Start with a guide price
Our quote tool gives a guide range in a couple of minutes, or just send us the details.
Free survey
We measure the opening and the space around it, and check fixings and power.
One clear quotation
Everything included is listed, and nothing is ordered until you accept.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
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.
Is the survey free in Christchurch?
Yes, surveys for new installations in Christchurch are free. Repair and service visits are charged.
Do you cover Christchurch?
Yes, we survey and fit in Christchurch (BH23) as part of our Dorset coverage.