Counter & hatch shutters in Herne Bay
We supply, fit and look after counter & hatch shutters in Herne Bay and nearby Whitstable, Canterbury and Faversham, from a single opening to a whole site.
In Herne Bay, counter & hatch shutters typically cost £645 to £3,795 ex VAT (£774 to £4,554 inc VAT) for the common sizes. The width of the opening matters more than the height, and electric operation adds to the price.
- CT6 and nearby
- Kent
- England
Get a free quote
Send the postcode and rough size. We reply with a guide price and book a free survey.
Choosing counter & hatch shutters for premises in Herne Bay
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.
Schools, hospitals and canteens use counter shutters to close servery areas between meals. Counter shutters use slim laths and a compact box so they fit above a hatch without taking much space.
Options we can specify
- Bottom-rail or counter locks
- Keyed-alike locking options
- Aluminium, steel and timber-effect finishes
- Fire-rated versions for compartment walls
- Slim laths and compact box
- Easy-clean finishes for kitchens
Guide prices in Herne Bay
| 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.
Where we work around Herne Bay
For Herne Bay and the CT6 postcode district we survey, supply, fit and repair. Maidstone is about 27 miles away, and we also cover nearby Whitstable, Canterbury and Faversham.
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.
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.
Counter & hatch shutters: common questions
Do you cover Herne Bay?
Yes. We survey, fit and repair counter & hatch shutters in Herne Bay and the CT6 district, as part of our coverage across Kent.
Can counter shutters be keyed alike?
Yes, the locks can be keyed alike so one key opens several shutters.
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.
Do you repair shutters fitted by other companies?
Yes. We repair and service most makes of roller shutter, grille and industrial door, whoever fitted them.
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See everything we do in Herne Bay, across Kent, or read about counter & hatch shutters.
Get a fixed price in Herne Bay
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.