Counter & servery shutters in Houghton-le-Spring
Houghton-le-Spring is part of our Tyne and Wear coverage, and addresses in the DH4 postcode district are covered in the same way as the rest of Tyne and Wear. Chester-le-Street, Washington and Seaham are covered too, which helps when several properties need doing.
For reference, Houghton-le-Spring lies about 11 miles south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Business parks and trading estates in Houghton-le-Spring often have landlord rules on colour and box position, and we can work to a landlord's specification.
Schools, surgeries, canteens and community buildings in Houghton-le-Spring use counter and servery shutters to lock down a hatch or reception when it is closed.
Which options suit you?
The main choices for counter & servery shutters in Houghton-le-Spring:
- OperationManual with a spring balance, or electric with a key switch.
- FinishAnodised aluminium, stainless steel or a powder-coated colour.
- LockingBottom-rail lock or motor lock.
Prices for counter & servery shutters in Houghton-le-Spring
| 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 Houghton-le-Spring too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
Rules that apply in Houghton-le-Spring
As an English town, Houghton-le-Spring follows the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the permitted development rules in England.
- 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, 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.
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.
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 Houghton-le-Spring: 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 Houghton-le-Spring?
We use the same UK guide prices in Houghton-le-Spring; after the survey you get a fixed written price for your opening.
Do you cover Houghton-le-Spring?
Yes, we survey and fit in Houghton-le-Spring (DH4) as part of our Tyne and Wear coverage.