Fitting counter & servery shutters in Braintree
Braintree is roughly 10 miles north of Chelmsford.
Work at occupied premises in Braintree is planned around opening hours, so fitting causes as little disruption as possible.
Schools, surgeries, canteens and community buildings in Braintree use counter and servery shutters to lock down a hatch or reception when it is closed.
We survey and install across Essex, and Braintree is one of the towns covered. Our coverage around Braintree also includes Witham, Chelmsford and Maldon.
Options for counter & servery shutters in Braintree
Options we specify for properties in Braintree:
- 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.
Prices for counter & servery shutters in Braintree
| 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 Braintree can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
Rules that apply in Braintree
As an English town, Braintree 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.
- 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.
From survey to fitting
Tell us about the opening
Use the quote tool or the form: the type of shutter, rough sizes and any photos.
Survey at the property
A surveyor measures, checks what the box and guides will fix to, and talks through options.
One clear quotation
Everything included is listed, and nothing is ordered until you accept.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
Counter & servery shutters in Braintree: 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.
Is the survey free in Braintree?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Braintree are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.
How much do counter & servery shutters cost in Braintree?
We use the same UK guide prices in Braintree; after the survey you get a fixed written price for your opening.