Our counter & servery shutters service in Galashiels
Surveys in Galashiels and the surrounding area are arranged directly with you, as part of our coverage across Scottish Borders. Our coverage around Galashiels also includes Peebles, Dalkeith and Kelso.
Work at occupied premises in Galashiels is planned around opening hours, so fitting causes as little disruption as possible.
Where a counter shutter sits in a fire-resisting wall in a building in Galashiels, it needs to be a fire-rated product chosen to match the fire strategy.
What can you choose in Galashiels?
Decisions we make with you at the survey in Galashiels:
- 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.
Guide prices for counter & servery shutters in Galashiels
| 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.
Guide prices only: access, fixings, power and finish at your property in Galashiels can move the figure up or down, and the survey settles it.
What to check in Galashiels before ordering
In Galashiels, as elsewhere in Scotland, planning questions go to your planning authority (the local council, or a national park authority).
- 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.
- Approvals: Where a fire-rated counter shutter is part of building work, such as a new hatch in a fire-resisting wall, a building warrant from the council's building standards service is normally needed before work starts.
From survey to fitting
Start with a guide price
Our quote tool gives a guide range in a couple of minutes, or just send us the details.
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.
Fitted and explained
Installed, set up and shown to you, with the manufacturer's paperwork.
Questions about counter & servery shutters in Galashiels
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.
Is the survey free in Galashiels?
Yes, surveys for new installations in Galashiels are free. Repair and service visits are charged.
Do I need permission for counter & servery shutters in Galashiels?
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 council before ordering; we can supply drawings.