Counter shutters for properties in Hitchin
We cover Hitchin and the SG4 postcode district as part of Hertfordshire; you book a survey here exactly as you would anywhere else. Neighbouring towns we cover include Letchworth Garden City (3 miles away), Stevenage and Luton.
Hitchin is roughly 21 miles north of Watford.
Where a counter shutter sits in a fire-resisting wall in a building in Hitchin, it needs to be a fire-rated product chosen to match the fire strategy.
For offices, units and service counters in Hitchin, counter & servery shutters are chosen for how often they run, how they are controlled and who needs access.
What can you choose in Hitchin?
Decisions we make with you at the survey in Hitchin:
- LockingBottom-rail lock or motor lock.
- FinishAnodised aluminium, stainless steel or a powder-coated colour.
- OperationManual with a spring balance, or electric with a key switch.
Prices for counter & servery shutters in Hitchin
| 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 Hitchin can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
Planning and safety in Hitchin
In Hitchin, 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.
From survey to fitting
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.
Fixed written price
You get a quotation listing the shutter, controls, fitting and lead time.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
Questions about counter & servery shutters in Hitchin
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 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.
Do I need permission for counter & servery shutters in Hitchin?
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.
How much do counter & servery shutters cost in Hitchin?
The guide prices above apply in Hitchin. Your exact price depends on size, finish, controls and access, and is fixed in writing after survey.