Our counter & servery shutters service in Kilburn
Surveys in Kilburn and the surrounding area are arranged directly with you, as part of our coverage across Greater London. Cricklewood, Chalk Farm and Camden Town are covered too, which helps when several properties need doing.
Kilburn sits some 4 miles to the north-west of central London.
Business parks and trading estates in Kilburn often have landlord rules on colour and box position, and we can work to a landlord's specification.
Where a counter shutter sits in a fire-resisting wall in a building in Kilburn, it needs to be a fire-rated product chosen to match the fire strategy.
What can you choose in Kilburn?
What you can choose when we survey in Kilburn:
- OperationManual with a spring balance, or electric with a key switch.
- Fire ratingFire-rated counter shutters for hatches in fire-resisting walls.
- LockingBottom-rail lock or motor lock.
Guide prices for counter & servery shutters in Kilburn
| 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.
Use these as a starting point for budgeting in Kilburn; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
Rules that apply in Kilburn
Kilburn is in England, so planning decisions sit with your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- Hygiene: In food areas, choose finishes that are easy to clean and keep the bottom rail clear of food prep.
- 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.
- 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.
From survey to fitting
Start with a guide price
Our quote tool gives a guide range in a couple of minutes, or just send us the details.
Free survey
We measure the opening and the space around it, and check fixings and power.
Fixed written price
You get a quotation listing the shutter, controls, fitting and lead time.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Questions about counter & servery shutters in Kilburn
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.
Is the survey free in Kilburn?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Kilburn are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.
Do I need permission for counter & servery shutters in Kilburn?
New external shutters on street-facing elevations usually need planning permission; internal counter shutters usually do not. If you are unsure, ask your local council; we provide product details for any application.