Counter & hatch shutters in Dorset
Counter & hatch shutters across Dorset, including Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth. Free survey, fixed written price and made-to-measure products.
Guide prices for counter & hatch shutters in Dorset run from £645 to £3,795 ex VAT (£774 to £4,554 inc VAT) for the common sizes, with the exact figure fixed in writing after a free survey.
- England
- South West
- From £645 + VAT
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Send the postcode and rough size. We reply with a guide price and book a free survey.
How counter & hatch shutters work, and what to ask for
Where the hatch is in a fire-resisting wall, a fire-rated counter shutter keeps the wall's protection. Schools, hospitals and canteens use counter shutters to close servery areas between meals. Reception desks and ticket offices use them to secure the counter when staff are away.
Most are manual, lifted and locked by hand, with electric operation available on wider counters. Locks can be fitted at the bottom rail or into the counter, and keyed alike with other shutters.
Features to choose from
- Manual or electric operation
- Easy-clean finishes for kitchens
- Slim laths and compact box
- Face or reveal fixing
- Keyed-alike locking options
- Fire-rated versions for compartment walls
Guide prices in Dorset
| Option | Ex VAT | Inc VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Fire-rated counter shutter | £1,795 to £3,795 | £2,154 to £4,554 |
| Bar or servery shutter, 2m to 4m wide | £1,195 to £2,595 | £1,434 to £3,114 |
| Counter or hatch shutter, up to 2m wide | £645 to £1,395 | £774 to £1,674 |
Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey, before anything is ordered. Try the quote tool.
Covering Dorset
We cover Dorset from Bournemouth to Poole, Weymouth and Christchurch, with 4 towns listed below. Planning decisions for external shutters sit with your local council in England, and we check the position at survey.
Rules in England
Safety of powered shutters
Powered doors and shutters are treated as machinery. The installer commissions them with a risk assessment, safety devices where the risk calls for them and force checks to BS EN 12453, then hands over a declaration of conformity and maintenance instructions. In workplaces, the employer or whoever controls the premises must keep doors maintained and safe for staff and visitors.
Fire safety law and fire shutters
In England fire shutters form part of a building's fire precautions under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The responsible person must keep them maintained in efficient working order and good repair, which in practice means regular drop testing with written records.
How it works
Tell us about the opening
Send the postcode, a rough size and a photo if you have one, using the form or a call.
Free survey
We measure, check the structure, power supply and planning position, and talk through options.
Written fixed price
You get a written quote with the product, finish, controls and price before anything is ordered.
Made, fitted and handed over
The shutter is made to measure, fitted, commissioned and handed over with its documents.
Counter & hatch shutters: common questions
Can a bar shutter look like wood?
Yes. Timber-effect and powder-coated finishes are available so the shutter suits the bar.
Are counter shutters manual?
Most are manual and spring balanced. Wider counters can be motorised.
Does my kitchen hatch need a fire-rated shutter?
If the hatch is in a fire-resisting wall, the opening must not weaken it, so a fire-rated counter shutter is usually needed. Your fire risk assessment or fire strategy will say.
Who carries out the work?
Work is carried out by experienced shutter engineers working for S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which is the company your contract is with.
Are your prices fixed?
Yes. After the survey you get a written price for the agreed specification, confirmed before anything is ordered or any work starts. If you change the specification, or a hidden problem such as a weak lintel is found during fitting, we price it and agree it with you before carrying on.
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Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.