Counter shutters for properties in Cowes
We cover Cowes by arrangement. Because travel involves a crossing, visits are planned ahead and any travel cost is set out in the quotation before you commit.
Where a counter shutter sits in a fire-resisting wall in a building in Cowes, it needs to be a fire-rated product chosen to match the fire strategy.
Schools, surgeries, canteens and community buildings in Cowes use counter and servery shutters to lock down a hatch or reception when it is closed.
Which options suit you?
Options we specify for properties in Cowes:
- 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 Cowes
| 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.
These are UK guide prices for supply and fit. Your price in Cowes is fixed in writing after survey.
Planning and safety in Cowes
Cowes is in England, so planning decisions sit with 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.
- 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.
How it works in Cowes
Send the basics
Tell us what the shutter is for and the rough size, with photos if you have them.
Free survey
We measure the opening and the space around it, and check fixings and power.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What finish is best for kitchens?
Stainless steel or anodised aluminium are easy to wipe down and resist corrosion.
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.
Is the survey free in Cowes?
For new shutters, yes. Repair visits in Cowes are charged because they include diagnosis and work on the day.
Do you cover Cowes?
Yes, by arrangement. Cowes is an island town, so visits are planned ahead around the crossing, and any travel cost is quoted in advance.