How much should I budget for counter and hatch grilles in Derry?
Budget £595 to £1,795 plus VAT (£714 to £2,154 inc VAT) per hatch for counter and hatch grilles in Derry, supplied and fitted. Size, number of leaves, colour and access all move the price, which is fixed in writing after the 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 goes into a hatch grille
- Stainless or aluminium to suit food areas
- Retractable options where there is side space
- Neat integration with countertops
- Fixing to counters, bulkheads or subframes
- Manual operation for small openings
- Bottom-rail or side locks
Fitting in Derry and nearby
We can arrange counter and hatch grilles across Derry, the main centre for County Londonderry, and in nearby towns including Strabane, Limavady and Coleraine.
County Londonderry centres on Derry's walled city and Victorian streets, with Coleraine and Limavady further east.
Where counter and hatch grilles are most often used:
- Takeaway and café hatches
- School and canteen serveries
- Bars and kiosks
- Ticket and reception counters
What to think about first
Daily use
Choose a light action if staff open and close it several times a day.
Coil box or side stack
Roller grilles need a little head space; retractables need side space.
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 Derry: questions
Which areas near Derry do you cover?
We can arrange work in Derry and in nearby Strabane (13 miles), Limavady (15 miles) and Coleraine (27 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
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.
Are these grilles suitable for food areas?
Aluminium and stainless finishes are easy to clean and suit serveries.
Can you fit it into an existing counter?
Yes, by fixing to the counter structure or a subframe built into it.
Counter and hatch grilles in nearby towns
Other grilles in Derry
- Shopfront security grilles
- Escape window grilles (quick release)
- Patio and bifold door grilles
- Hinged security gates
- Vacant property grilles and screens
- Roller security grilles
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.