Fitting counter & servery shutters in Folkestone
Folkestone is roughly 31 miles south-east of Maidstone.
Schools, surgeries, canteens and community buildings in Folkestone use counter and servery shutters to lock down a hatch or reception when it is closed.
Electric commercial shutters in Folkestone can be key-switch, push-button or remote controlled, and linked to an alarm or access system where needed.
We cover Folkestone and the CT19 postcode district as part of Kent; you book a survey here exactly as you would anywhere else. Dover, Ashford (Kent) and Deal are covered too, which helps when several properties need doing.
Options for counter & servery shutters in Folkestone
Decisions we make with you at the survey in Folkestone:
- LockingBottom-rail lock or motor lock.
- OperationManual with a spring balance, or electric with a key switch.
- FinishAnodised aluminium, stainless steel or a powder-coated colour.
Guide prices for counter & servery shutters in Folkestone
| 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.
Use these as a starting point for budgeting in Folkestone; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
What to check in Folkestone before ordering
In Folkestone, 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
Tell us about the opening
Use the quote tool or the form: the type of shutter, rough sizes and any photos.
Survey at the property
A surveyor measures, checks what the box and guides will fix to, and talks through options.
One clear quotation
Everything included is listed, and nothing is ordered until you accept.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
Frequently asked questions
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.
How much do counter & servery shutters cost in Folkestone?
The guide prices above apply in Folkestone. 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 Folkestone?
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.