Our counter & servery shutters service in Castle Douglas
Castle Douglas is roughly 16 miles west of Dumfries.
Schools, surgeries, canteens and community buildings in Castle Douglas use counter and servery shutters to lock down a hatch or reception when it is closed.
Work at occupied premises in Castle Douglas is planned around opening hours, so fitting causes as little disruption as possible.
Whether your property is in the centre of Castle Douglas or on its edges, it is included in our Dumfries & Galloway coverage. Dumfries, Annan and Stranraer are covered too, which helps when several properties need doing.
Specifying counter & servery shutters for Castle Douglas
The main choices for counter & servery shutters in Castle Douglas:
- Fire ratingFire-rated counter shutters for hatches in fire-resisting walls.
- FinishAnodised aluminium, stainless steel or a powder-coated colour.
- OperationManual with a spring balance, or electric with a key switch.
Guide prices for Castle Douglas
| 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.
Guide prices only: access, fixings, power and finish at your property in Castle Douglas can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
Planning and safety in Castle Douglas
In Castle Douglas, as elsewhere in Scotland, planning questions go to your planning authority (the local council, or a national park authority).
- 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, a building warrant from the council's building standards service is normally needed before work starts.
- 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.
One clear quotation
Everything included is listed, and nothing is ordered until you accept.
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 I need permission for counter & servery shutters in Castle Douglas?
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 council before ordering; we can supply drawings.
Is the survey free in Castle Douglas?
Yes, surveys for new installations in Castle Douglas are free. Repair and service visits are charged.