Counter & servery shutters in Harpenden
Harpenden is part of our Hertfordshire coverage, and addresses in the AL5 postcode district are covered in the same way as the rest of Hertfordshire. Other towns nearby that we cover include St Albans, Luton and Hemel Hempstead.
Harpenden is roughly 11 miles north of Watford.
Business parks and trading estates in Harpenden 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 Harpenden, it needs to be a fire-rated product chosen to match the fire strategy.
Specifying counter & servery shutters for Harpenden
What you can choose when we survey in Harpenden:
- Fire ratingFire-rated counter shutters for hatches in fire-resisting walls.
- OperationManual with a spring balance, or electric with a key switch.
- LockingBottom-rail lock or motor lock.
Guide prices for counter & servery shutters in Harpenden
| 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 Harpenden can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
Planning and safety in Harpenden
In Harpenden, as elsewhere in England, planning questions go to your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 permission for counter & servery shutters in Harpenden?
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 Harpenden?
Yes. Harpenden and the AL5 postcode district are part of our coverage across Hertfordshire.