Counter & hatch shutters in East Sussex
Counter & hatch shutters for bars, canteens, kiosks and receptions in East Sussex. We work in Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings, with prices confirmed in writing before work starts.
Guide prices for counter & hatch shutters in East Sussex 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 East
- From £645 + VAT
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Send the postcode and rough size. We reply with a guide price and book a free survey.
Counter & hatch shutters in East Sussex: the essentials
Fire-rated counter shutters need the same regular testing as larger fire shutters. Satin-anodised aluminium is easy to keep clean in kitchens and food areas. Most are manual, lifted and locked by hand, with electric operation available on wider counters.
Reception desks and ticket offices use them to secure the counter when staff are away. Counter shutters can be face-fixed in front of the opening or fitted between the reveals.
Specification options
- Aluminium, steel and timber-effect finishes
- Slim laths and compact box
- Easy-clean finishes for kitchens
- Fire-rated versions for compartment walls
- Manual or electric operation
- Bottom-rail or counter locks

Guide prices in East Sussex
| 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 East Sussex
We cover East Sussex from Brighton to Eastbourne, Hastings and Hove, with 8 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.
Towns we cover in East Sussex
How it works
Send the details
Give us the postcode, approximate width and height, and what the shutter is protecting.
We survey the opening
An engineer measures and checks the fixings, power and any planning constraints.
You approve a fixed price
The quote lists the specification and price in writing, so there are no surprises.
We fit and commission
Your shutter is installed, tested and handed over with instructions and paperwork.
Before you book in East Sussex
Can counter shutters be keyed alike?
Yes, the locks can be keyed alike so one key opens several shutters.
Can a bar shutter look like wood?
Yes. Timber-effect and powder-coated finishes are available so the shutter suits the bar.
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.
Can you fit outside trading hours?
Yes, out-of-hours fitting can be arranged for shops and businesses that cannot close during the day.
How long does it take from order to fitting?
Shutters are made to measure after the survey, so the lead time depends on the product, colour and any security rating. We confirm it in your quote.
Other services in East Sussex
- Security roller shutters in East Sussex
- Home security shutters in East Sussex
- Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in East Sussex
- Shutter replacement in East Sussex
- Manual roller shutters in East Sussex
- Steel roller shutters in East Sussex
- Perforated & punched shutters in East Sussex
- Shop front shutters in East Sussex
- Roller shutter repairs in East Sussex
See everything we do in East Sussex, or read about counter & hatch shutters.
Get a fixed price in East Sussex
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.
