Counter & servery shutters in Kirkby
We cover Kirkby and the L32 postcode district as part of Merseyside; you book a survey here exactly as you would anywhere else. Our coverage around Kirkby also includes Maghull, Litherland and Prescot.
Kirkby is roughly 6 miles north-east of Liverpool.
Schools, surgeries, canteens and community buildings in Kirkby use counter and servery shutters to lock down a hatch or reception when it is closed.
Where a counter shutter sits in a fire-resisting wall in a building in Kirkby, it needs to be a fire-rated product chosen to match the fire strategy.
Options for counter & servery shutters in Kirkby
Options we specify for properties in Kirkby:
- OperationManual with a spring balance, or electric with a key switch.
- Fire ratingFire-rated counter shutters for hatches in fire-resisting walls.
- LockingBottom-rail lock or motor lock.
Prices for counter & servery shutters in Kirkby
| 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 Kirkby too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
Planning and safety in Kirkby
As an English town, Kirkby follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the permitted development rules in England.
- 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.
From survey to fitting
Tell us about the opening
Use the quote tool or the form: the type of shutter, rough sizes and any photos.
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.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
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.
How much do counter & servery shutters cost in Kirkby?
We use the same UK guide prices in Kirkby; after the survey you get a fixed written price for your opening.
Do you cover Kirkby?
Yes, we survey and fit in Kirkby (L32) as part of our Merseyside coverage.