Counter shutters for properties in Oldham
For reference, Oldham lies about 6 miles north-east of Manchester.
Schools, surgeries, canteens and community buildings in Oldham use counter and servery shutters to lock down a hatch or reception when it is closed.
Work at occupied premises in Oldham is planned around opening hours, so fitting causes as little disruption as possible.
We survey and install across Greater Manchester, and Oldham is one of the towns covered. Chadderton, Royton and Failsworth are covered too, which helps when several properties need doing.
What can you choose in Oldham?
Ways to specify counter & servery shutters for Oldham:
- 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.
Guide prices for counter & servery shutters in Oldham
| 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 Oldham can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
Rules that apply in Oldham
In Oldham, as elsewhere in England, planning questions go to your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- 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.
- 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.
What happens next
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.
One clear quotation
Everything included is listed, and nothing is ordered until you accept.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
Counter & servery shutters in Oldham: 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.
Is the survey free in Oldham?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Oldham are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.
Do I need permission for counter & servery shutters in Oldham?
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.