Counter shutters for properties in Grays
For reference, Grays lies about 19 miles south of Chelmsford.
Where a counter shutter sits in a fire-resisting wall in a building in Grays, it needs to be a fire-rated product chosen to match the fire strategy.
Schools, surgeries, canteens and community buildings in Grays use counter and servery shutters to lock down a hatch or reception when it is closed.
Whether your property is in the centre of Grays or on its edges, it is included in our Essex coverage. We also cover South Ockendon, Gravesend and Dartford, so premises in more than one of these places can be quoted together.
Specifying counter & servery shutters for Grays
The main choices for counter & servery shutters in Grays:
- LockingBottom-rail lock or motor lock.
- OperationManual with a spring balance, or electric with a key switch.
- Fire ratingFire-rated counter shutters for hatches in fire-resisting walls.
Prices for counter & servery shutters in Grays
| 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 Grays too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
Planning and safety in Grays
As an English town, Grays 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.
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.
Price in writing
A fixed price for the work described, with the lead time stated.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Counter & servery shutters in Grays: 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.
What finish is best for kitchens?
Stainless steel or anodised aluminium are easy to wipe down and resist corrosion.
Do I need permission for counter & servery shutters in Grays?
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 local council before ordering; we can supply drawings.
Do you cover Grays?
Yes, we survey and fit in Grays (RM17) as part of our Essex coverage.