Our counter & servery shutters service in Newcastle upon Tyne
Whether your property is in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne or on its edges, it is included in our Tyne and Wear coverage. Our coverage around Newcastle upon Tyne also includes Gateshead, Wallsend and Hebburn.
Work at occupied premises in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne, it needs to be a fire-rated product chosen to match the fire strategy.
Which options suit you?
Decisions we make with you at the survey in Newcastle upon Tyne:
- FinishAnodised aluminium, stainless steel or a powder-coated colour.
- OperationManual with a spring balance, or electric with a key switch.
- Fire ratingFire-rated counter shutters for hatches in fire-resisting walls.
Guide prices for Newcastle upon Tyne
| 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 Newcastle upon Tyne too; the survey confirms the size and specification before you get a fixed price.
Rules that apply in Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne 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.
Survey at the property
A surveyor measures, checks what the box and guides will fix to, and talks through options.
Price in writing
A fixed price for the work described, with the lead time stated.
Installation and handover
We fit, test the controls and safety devices, and leave the documents with you.
Counter & servery shutters in Newcastle upon Tyne: questions
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.
Do I need permission for counter & servery shutters in Newcastle upon Tyne?
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.
Do you cover Newcastle upon Tyne?
Yes. Newcastle upon Tyne and the city's postcode districts are part of our coverage across Tyne and Wear.