Counter and hatch grilles in Bournemouth: what will it cost?
As a guide, counter and hatch grilles in Bournemouth 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.
Specification at a glance
- Retractable options where there is side space
- Fixing to counters, bulkheads or subframes
- Compact coil boxes for low heads
- Stainless or aluminium to suit food areas
- Brushed, anodised or powder-coated finishes
- Manual operation for small openings
Fitting in Bournemouth and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting across Bournemouth and the BH1 postcode district, and in nearby Christchurch (4 miles), Poole (5 miles) and New Milton.
Dorset combines large suburban areas around Bournemouth and Poole with stone-built market towns and conservation-area high streets such as Dorchester and Bridport.
Common openings for counter and hatch grilles:
- Ticket and reception counters
- School and canteen serveries
- Bars and kiosks
- Pharmacy and dispensary counters
Getting the right hatch grille for your building
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.
What the rules say in England
Grilles across exits in business premises
In workplaces and other non-domestic premises, including the common parts of blocks of flats and HMOs, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 makes the responsible person keep escape routes and emergency exits available and easy to open while people are present. A grille across an exit should be unlocked and parked open whenever the building is occupied, and covered in the fire risk assessment.
Grilles inside the glass
A grille fitted inside the glass does not normally need planning permission, because it does not materially change how the building looks from outside. If the building is listed, listed building consent may still be needed.
How it works
- Guide price online or by phone
- Survey in Bournemouth
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
Counter and hatch grilles in Bournemouth: questions
Do you cover Christchurch as well as Bournemouth?
Yes. As well as Bournemouth, we can arrange surveys in nearby Christchurch, Poole and New Milton, and elsewhere in Dorset.
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.
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
Other grilles in Bournemouth
- Patio and bifold door grilles
- Vacant property grilles and screens
- Removable security grilles
- Escape window grilles (quick release)
- Front door security gates
- Internal security grilles
Tell us about your hatch grille and we will come back with a guide price.