Our counter & servery shutters service in Lancaster
Lancaster sits some 20 miles to the north of Preston.
Schools, surgeries, canteens and community buildings in Lancaster use counter and servery shutters to lock down a hatch or reception when it is closed.
For offices, units and service counters in Lancaster, counter & servery shutters are chosen for how often they run, how they are controlled and who needs access.
We cover Lancaster and the LA1 postcode district as part of Lancashire; you book a survey here exactly as you would anywhere else. Our coverage around Lancaster also includes Morecambe, Fleetwood and Thornton-Cleveleys.
Specifying counter & servery shutters for Lancaster
Decisions we make with you at the survey in Lancaster:
- OperationManual with a spring balance, or electric with a key switch.
- FinishAnodised aluminium, stainless steel or a powder-coated colour.
- Fire ratingFire-rated counter shutters for hatches in fire-resisting walls.
Prices for counter & servery shutters in Lancaster
| 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 Lancaster too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
Planning and safety in Lancaster
Lancaster is in England, so planning decisions sit with 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.
- 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.
- Hygiene: In food areas, choose finishes that are easy to clean and keep the bottom rail clear of food prep.
From survey to fitting
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.
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.
Questions about counter & servery shutters in Lancaster
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 Lancaster?
We use the same UK guide prices in Lancaster; after the survey you get a fixed written price for your opening.
Do I need permission for counter & servery shutters in Lancaster?
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.