Fitting counter & servery shutters in Livingston
Livingston is part of our Edinburgh & the Lothians coverage, and addresses in the EH54 postcode district are covered in the same way as the rest of Edinburgh & the Lothians. Our coverage around Livingston also includes Bathgate, Grangemouth and Dunfermline.
Livingston sits some 13 miles to the west of Edinburgh.
Work at occupied premises in Livingston is planned around opening hours, so fitting causes as little disruption as possible.
Where a counter shutter sits in a fire-resisting wall in a building in Livingston, it needs to be a fire-rated product chosen to match the fire strategy.
What can you choose in Livingston?
The main choices for counter & servery shutters in Livingston:
- 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 counter & servery shutters in Livingston
| 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.
Prices are typical for the UK and apply in Livingston too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
Rules that apply in Livingston
In Livingston, 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
Start with a guide price
Our quote tool gives a guide range in a couple of minutes, or just send us the details.
Survey at the property
A surveyor measures, checks what the box and guides will fix to, and talks through options.
Fixed written price
You get a quotation listing the shutter, controls, fitting and lead time.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
Frequently asked questions
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.
How much do counter & servery shutters cost in Livingston?
We use the same UK guide prices in Livingston; after the survey you get a fixed written price for your opening.
Is the survey free in Livingston?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Livingston are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.