Counter & servery shutters in Tipton
Surveys in Tipton and the surrounding area are arranged directly with you, as part of our coverage across West Midlands. Dudley, Wednesbury and West Bromwich are covered too, which helps when several properties need doing.
Tipton sits some 8 miles to the north-west of Birmingham.
Schools, surgeries, canteens and community buildings in Tipton use counter and servery shutters to lock down a hatch or reception when it is closed.
Where a counter shutter sits in a fire-resisting wall in a building in Tipton, it needs to be a fire-rated product chosen to match the fire strategy.
Specifying counter & servery shutters for Tipton
What you can choose when we survey in Tipton:
- OperationManual with a spring balance, or electric with a key switch.
- Fire ratingFire-rated counter shutters for hatches in fire-resisting walls.
- LockingBottom-rail lock or motor lock.
Guide prices for Tipton
| 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 Tipton; the written quotation after survey is the price that counts.
Rules that apply in Tipton
As an English town, Tipton 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.
- 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.
What happens next
Tell us about the opening
Use the quote tool or the form: the type of shutter, rough sizes and any photos.
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.
Questions about counter & servery shutters in Tipton
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 Tipton?
Yes, for new installations. We tell you the cost of any repair or service visit before booking.
Do I need permission for counter & servery shutters in Tipton?
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 local council before ordering; we can supply drawings.