How much should I budget for counter and hatch grilles in Poole?
Counter and hatch grilles in Poole typically cost £595 to £1,795 plus VAT (£714 to £2,154 inc VAT) per hatch, supplied and fitted. Use the quote tool for a guide figure, then we survey and confirm a fixed price.
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
- Brushed, anodised or powder-coated finishes
- Stainless or aluminium to suit food areas
- Neat integration with countertops
- Manual operation for small openings
- Fixing to counters, bulkheads or subframes
- Compact coil boxes for low heads
Fitting in Poole and nearby
Surveys in Poole (BH15) are booked around installer availability. We also cover nearby Bournemouth (5 miles), Christchurch (9 miles) and New Milton (14 miles).
Dorset combines large suburban areas around Bournemouth and Poole with stone-built market towns and conservation-area high streets such as Dorchester and Bridport.
Where counter and hatch grilles are most often used:
- Ticket and reception counters
- School and canteen serveries
- Takeaway and café hatches
- 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.
Food areas
Smooth, cleanable finishes suit kitchens and serveries.
Consents and safety: 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
- Postcode and a few photos
- On-site survey
- Fixed written price
- Fit, test and explain
Counter and hatch grilles in Poole: questions
Do you cover Bournemouth as well as Poole?
Yes. As well as Poole, we can arrange surveys in nearby Bournemouth, Christchurch and New Milton, and elsewhere in Dorset.
Are these grilles suitable for food areas?
Aluminium and stainless finishes are easy to clean and suit serveries.
Can staff lock it easily?
Yes. Hatch grilles lock with a key at the bottom rail or leading edge.
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.
Counter and hatch grilles in nearby towns
- Bournemouth5 miles
- Christchurch9 miles
- New Milton14 miles
- Dorchester20 miles
- Weymouth22 miles
- Shaftesbury22 miles
Other grilles in Poole
- Vacant property grilles and screens
- Security grille repairs
- Patio and bifold door grilles
- Commercial security grilles
- Window security grilles
- Fixed window grilles and bars
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.