Fitting counter & servery shutters in Hatfield
We cover Hatfield and the AL10 postcode district as part of Hertfordshire; you book a survey here exactly as you would anywhere else. We also cover Welwyn Garden City, St Albans and Potters Bar, so premises in more than one of these places can be quoted together.
Hatfield sits some 10 miles to the north-east of Watford.
Business parks and trading estates in Hatfield often have landlord rules on colour and box position, and we can work to a landlord's specification.
Schools, surgeries, canteens and community buildings in Hatfield use counter and servery shutters to lock down a hatch or reception when it is closed.
Which options suit you?
What you can choose when we survey in Hatfield:
- 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 Hatfield
| 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 Hatfield too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
Planning and safety in Hatfield
In Hatfield, as elsewhere in England, planning questions go to 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.
What happens next
Send the basics
Tell us what the shutter is for and the rough size, with photos if you have them.
Measured on site
Exact sizes, box space, power and controls are confirmed on site.
Price in writing
A fixed price for the work described, with the lead time stated.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
Questions about counter & servery shutters in Hatfield
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 Hatfield?
Possibly. New external shutters on street-facing elevations usually need planning permission; internal counter shutters usually do not. We recommend checking with your local council first.
Is the survey free in Hatfield?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Hatfield are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.