Fitting counter & servery shutters in Rochester
Surveys in Rochester and the surrounding area are arranged directly with you, as part of our coverage across Kent. Chatham, Strood and Gillingham are covered too, which helps when several properties need doing.
Rochester sits some 8 miles to the north of Maidstone.
Where a counter shutter sits in a fire-resisting wall in a building in Rochester, it needs to be a fire-rated product chosen to match the fire strategy.
Schools, surgeries, canteens and community buildings in Rochester use counter and servery shutters to lock down a hatch or reception when it is closed.
What can you choose in Rochester?
What you can choose when we survey in Rochester:
- Fire ratingFire-rated counter shutters for hatches in fire-resisting walls.
- FinishAnodised aluminium, stainless steel or a powder-coated colour.
- LockingBottom-rail lock or motor lock.
Guide prices for Rochester
| 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 Rochester too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
Rules that apply in Rochester
In Rochester, as elsewhere in England, planning questions go to your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- 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.
- 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
Start with a guide price
Our quote tool gives a guide range in a couple of minutes, or just send us the details.
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.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
Questions about counter & servery shutters in Rochester
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 Rochester?
Yes, surveys for new installations in Rochester are free. Repair and service visits are charged.
How much do counter & servery shutters cost in Rochester?
We use the same UK guide prices in Rochester; after the survey you get a fixed written price for your opening.