Counter shutters for properties in Benfleet
For reference, Benfleet lies about 13 miles south of Chelmsford.
Schools, surgeries, canteens and community buildings in Benfleet use counter and servery shutters to lock down a hatch or reception when it is closed.
Electric commercial shutters in Benfleet can be key-switch, push-button or remote controlled, and linked to an alarm or access system where needed.
Surveys in Benfleet and the surrounding area are arranged directly with you, as part of our coverage across Essex. Our coverage around Benfleet also includes Pitsea, Canvey Island and Rayleigh.
Specifying counter & servery shutters for Benfleet
What you can choose when we survey in Benfleet:
- 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 Benfleet
| 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 Benfleet too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
Planning and safety in Benfleet
As an English town, Benfleet 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.
- 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.
- Hygiene: In food areas, choose finishes that are easy to clean and keep the bottom rail clear of food prep.
From survey to fitting
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.
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.
What finish is best for kitchens?
Stainless steel or anodised aluminium are easy to wipe down and resist corrosion.
Is the survey free in Benfleet?
Yes, for new installations. We tell you the cost of any repair or service visit before booking.
How much do counter & servery shutters cost in Benfleet?
Typical prices are shown above. A survey at your property in Benfleet confirms the specification and fixes the price.