How much should I budget for counter and hatch grilles in Antrim?
Our guide range for counter and hatch grilles in Antrim is £595 to £1,795 plus VAT (£714 to £2,154 inc VAT) per hatch, including fitting. The survey is free for new installations and your fixed price follows in writing.
A counter or hatch grille is a small roller or retractable grille that closes off a serving hatch, kiosk window, bar or reception counter. It secures the opening between the public side and the stock or till behind, while staying compact enough for tight spaces.
Options for counter and hatch grilles in Antrim
- Retractable options where there is side space
- Brushed, anodised or powder-coated finishes
- Fixing to counters, bulkheads or subframes
- Manual operation for small openings
- Stainless or aluminium to suit food areas
- Neat integration with countertops
Fitting in Antrim and nearby
Antrim is about 14 miles from Belfast, the main centre for County Antrim. We can survey and fit across the BT41 district and in nearby places such as Ballymena and Newtownabbey.
County Antrim centres on Belfast's red-brick terraces, Victorian city centre and commercial areas, with towns such as Lisburn, Ballymena and Larne.
Where counter and hatch grilles are most often used:
- School and canteen serveries
- Ticket and reception counters
- Bars and kiosks
- Takeaway and café hatches
What to think about first
Coil box or side stack
Roller grilles need a little head space; retractables need side space.
Fire separation
If the hatch is in a fire-resisting wall, a standard grille does not replace a fire shutter.
Consents and safety: Northern Ireland
Grilles across exits in business premises
The Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 make the appropriate person keep escape routes and exits available and easy to open while people are present. A grille across an exit should be open whenever the premises are occupied.
Grilles inside the glass
A grille fitted inside the glass does not normally need planning permission in Northern Ireland, as it does not materially change the outside of the building. If the building is listed, listed building consent may still be needed.
How it works
- Postcode and a few photos
- On-site survey
- Fixed written price
- Fit, test and explain
Counter and hatch grilles in Antrim: questions
Which areas near Antrim do you cover?
We can arrange work in Antrim and in nearby Ballymena (10 miles), Newtownabbey (13 miles) and Belfast (14 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
Can you fit it into an existing counter?
Yes, by fixing to the counter structure or a subframe built into it.
Will the grille fit under our ceiling?
Compact roller grilles need only a small box. If there is no head space, a retractable grille that folds to the side works instead.
Can staff lock it easily?
Yes. Hatch grilles lock with a key at the bottom rail or leading edge.
Counter and hatch grilles in nearby towns
- Ballymena10 miles
- Newtownabbey13 miles
- Belfast14 miles
- Lisburn15 miles
- Holywood16 miles
- Carrickfergus16 miles
Other grilles in Antrim
- Grille lock replacement and upgrades
- Escape window grilles (quick release)
- Door security gates
- LPS 1175 certified security grilles
- French door grilles
- Patio and bifold door grilles
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.