Counter shutters for properties in St Albans
For reference, St Albans lies about 7 miles north of Watford.
Schools, surgeries, canteens and community buildings in St Albans use counter and servery shutters to lock down a hatch or reception when it is closed.
Work at occupied premises in St Albans is planned around opening hours, so fitting causes as little disruption as possible.
We survey and install across Hertfordshire, and St Albans is one of the cities covered. We also cover Harpenden, Hatfield and Hemel Hempstead, so premises in more than one of these places can be quoted together.
What can you choose in St Albans?
What you can choose when we survey in St Albans:
- 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.
Prices for counter & servery shutters in St Albans
| 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 St Albans can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
Planning and safety in St Albans
St Albans 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
Fixed written price
You get a quotation listing the shutter, controls, fitting and lead time.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
Frequently asked questions
What finish is best for kitchens?
Stainless steel or anodised aluminium are easy to wipe down and resist corrosion.
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 you cover St Albans?
Yes. St Albans and the AL1 postcode district are part of our coverage across Hertfordshire.
Do I need permission for counter & servery shutters in St Albans?
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.