How much should I budget for counter and hatch grilles in Holywood?
As a guide, counter and hatch grilles in Holywood cost £595 to £1,795 plus VAT (£714 to £2,154 inc VAT) per hatch, supplied and fitted. The exact figure depends on size, type, finish and locking, and is confirmed in writing after the free survey.
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.
What you can specify
- Retractable options where there is side space
- Compact coil boxes for low heads
- Brushed, anodised or powder-coated finishes
- Manual operation for small openings
- Stainless or aluminium to suit food areas
- Neat integration with countertops
Fitting in Holywood and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting in Holywood and across the BT18 postcode district, as well as in nearby Newtownabbey (3 miles) and Belfast (5 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
County Down includes North Down's commuter towns such as Bangor and Holywood, Newry's border-town retail and rural market towns.
Where counter and hatch grilles are most often used:
- Bars and kiosks
- Takeaway and café hatches
- Ticket and reception counters
- Pharmacy and dispensary counters
What to think about first
Fire separation
If the hatch is in a fire-resisting wall, a standard grille does not replace a fire shutter.
Daily use
Choose a light action if staff open and close it several times a day.
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 Holywood: questions
Can you survey in Holywood and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in Holywood, Newtownabbey, Belfast and elsewhere in County Down are booked around installer availability.
Are these grilles suitable for food areas?
Aluminium and stainless finishes are easy to clean and suit serveries.
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 a hatch grille be fire rated?
A standard security grille is not fire rated. If the hatch needs fire separation, a fire-rated shutter is required instead.
Counter and hatch grilles in nearby towns
Other grilles in Holywood
- Escape window grilles (quick release)
- Security grille repairs
- LPS 1175 certified security grilles
- Retractable security grilles
- Grille lock replacement and upgrades
- Bespoke security grilles
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.