Counter & servery shutters across Kent
From Maidstone outwards, we survey and fit counter & servery shutters for businesses and public buildings across Kent.
We have local pages for 23 towns in Kent, starting with Maidstone. Neighbouring areas we also cover include Essex, East Sussex, Greater London.
Where a counter shutter sits in a fire-resisting wall in a building in Kent, it needs to be a fire-rated product chosen to match the fire strategy.
Towns we cover in Kent include:
- Counter shutters in Maidstone
- Counter shutters in Gillingham
- Counter shutters in Chatham
- Counter shutters in Tunbridge Wells
- Counter shutters in Folkestone
- Counter shutters in Margate
- Counter shutters in Ashford (Kent)
- Counter shutters in Canterbury
- Counter shutters in Sittingbourne
- Counter shutters in Gravesend
- Counter shutters in Dartford
- Counter shutters in Ramsgate
- Counter shutters in Dover
- Counter shutters in Tonbridge
- Counter shutters in Strood
- Counter shutters in Whitstable
- Counter shutters in Deal
- Counter shutters in Sevenoaks
- Counter shutters in Rochester
- Counter shutters in Herne Bay
- Counter shutters in Broadstairs
- Counter shutters in Faversham
- Counter shutters in Swanley
Choosing counter & servery shutters for properties in Kent
What you can choose when we survey in Kent:
- FinishAnodised aluminium, stainless steel or a powder-coated colour.
- OperationManual with a spring balance, or electric with a key switch.
- LockingBottom-rail lock or motor lock.
- Fire ratingFire-rated counter shutters for hatches in fire-resisting walls.
How much do counter & servery shutters cost in Kent?
| 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 Kent too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
Rules that apply in Kent
Across Kent, planning follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the permitted development rules in England.
- 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
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.
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.
Counter & servery shutters in Kent: 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.
What finish is best for kitchens?
Stainless steel or anodised aluminium are easy to wipe down and resist corrosion.
How much do counter & servery shutters cost in Kent?
The guide prices above apply in Kent. Your exact price depends on size, finish, controls and access, and is fixed in writing after survey.
Do I need permission for counter & servery shutters in Kent?
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.