Counter & servery shutters in Washington
We cover Washington and the NE37 postcode district as part of Tyne and Wear; you book a survey here exactly as you would anywhere else. Chester-le-Street, Houghton-le-Spring and Hebburn are covered too, which helps when several properties need doing.
Washington sits some 6 miles to the south-east of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Business parks and trading estates in Washington often have landlord rules on colour and box position, and we can work to a landlord's specification.
Where a counter shutter sits in a fire-resisting wall in a building in Washington, it needs to be a fire-rated product chosen to match the fire strategy.
Specifying counter & servery shutters for Washington
Options we specify for properties in Washington:
- 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.
Prices for counter & servery shutters in Washington
| 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.
These are UK guide prices for supply and fit. Your price in Washington is fixed in writing after survey.
Planning and safety in Washington
In Washington, as elsewhere in England, planning questions go to 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.
- 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.
How it works in Washington
Send the basics
Tell us what the shutter is for and the rough size, with photos if you have them.
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.
Made, fitted, handed over
Your shutter is made to measure, fitted, set up and demonstrated.
Counter & servery shutters in Washington: questions
What finish is best for kitchens?
Stainless steel or anodised aluminium are easy to wipe down and resist corrosion.
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.
Is the survey free in Washington?
Yes, surveys for new installations in Washington are free. Repair and service visits are charged.
Do you cover Washington?
Yes, we survey and fit in Washington (NE37) as part of our Tyne and Wear coverage.