Counter & servery shutters across Northamptonshire
From Northampton outwards, we survey and fit counter & servery shutters for businesses and public buildings across Northamptonshire.
We have local pages for 6 towns in Northamptonshire, starting with Northampton. Neighbouring areas we also cover include Rutland, Leicestershire, Bedfordshire.
For offices, units and service counters in Northamptonshire, counter & servery shutters are chosen for how often they run, how they are controlled and who needs access.
Towns we cover in Northamptonshire include:
- Counter shutters in Northampton
- Counter shutters in Corby
- Counter shutters in Kettering
- Counter shutters in Wellingborough
- Counter shutters in Rushden
- Counter shutters in Daventry
Options for counter & servery shutters in Northamptonshire
Ways to specify counter & servery shutters for Northamptonshire:
- FinishAnodised aluminium, stainless steel or a powder-coated colour.
- Fire ratingFire-rated counter shutters for hatches in fire-resisting walls.
- OperationManual with a spring balance, or electric with a key switch.
- LockingBottom-rail lock or motor lock.
How much do counter & servery shutters cost in Northamptonshire?
| 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 Northamptonshire; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
Rules that apply in Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire is in England, so planning decisions sit with your local planning authority (the district, borough, city or unitary council).
- 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
Send the basics
Tell us what the shutter is for and the rough size, with photos if you have them.
Measured on site
Exact sizes, box space, power and controls are confirmed on site.
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.
Counter & servery shutters in Northamptonshire: 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.
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 permission for counter & servery shutters in Northamptonshire?
New external shutters on street-facing elevations usually need planning permission; internal counter shutters usually do not. If you are unsure, ask your local council; we provide product details for any application.
Is the survey free in Northamptonshire?
Yes, surveys for new installations in Northamptonshire are free. Repair and service visits are charged.