Counter and hatch grilles in Christchurch: what will it cost?
Budget £595 to £1,795 plus VAT (£714 to £2,154 inc VAT) per hatch for counter and hatch grilles in Christchurch, 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.
Choices you can make
- Bottom-rail or side locks
- Retractable options where there is side space
- Neat integration with countertops
- Brushed, anodised or powder-coated finishes
- Manual operation for small openings
- Fixing to counters, bulkheads or subframes
Fitting in Christchurch and nearby
We can arrange counter and hatch grilles anywhere in Christchurch, and in nearby Bournemouth, New Milton and Poole. Tell us your postcode and we will offer dates.
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:
- Bars and kiosks
- Pharmacy and dispensary counters
- Takeaway and café hatches
- Ticket and reception counters
Getting the right hatch grille for your building
Daily use
Choose a light action if staff open and close it several times a day.
Food areas
Smooth, cleanable finishes suit kitchens and serveries.
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 Christchurch
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
Counter and hatch grilles in Christchurch: questions
Do you cover Bournemouth as well as Christchurch?
Yes. As well as Christchurch, we can arrange surveys in nearby Bournemouth, New Milton and Poole, and elsewhere in Dorset.
Can you fit it into an existing counter?
Yes, by fixing to the counter structure or a subframe built into it.
Can staff lock it easily?
Yes. Hatch grilles lock with a key at the bottom rail or leading edge.
Are these grilles suitable for food areas?
Aluminium and stainless finishes are easy to clean and suit serveries.
Counter and hatch grilles in nearby towns
Other grilles in Christchurch
- LPS 1175 certified security grilles
- Removable security grilles
- Door security gates
- Security grille installation
- Retractable security grilles
- Bi-folding security gates
Tell us about your hatch grille and we will come back with a guide price.