Counter and hatch grilles in Dumfries: what will it cost?
As a guide, counter and hatch grilles in Dumfries 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.
Choices you can make
- Compact coil boxes for low heads
- Neat integration with countertops
- Brushed, anodised or powder-coated finishes
- Manual operation for small openings
- Retractable options where there is side space
- Stainless or aluminium to suit food areas
Fitting in Dumfries and nearby
We can arrange counter and hatch grilles across Dumfries, the main centre for Dumfries and Galloway, and in nearby towns including Lockerbie, Annan and Castle Douglas.
Dumfries and Galloway is rural south-west Scotland, with sandstone towns such as Dumfries and Annan and the ferry port of Stranraer.
Common openings for counter and hatch grilles:
- Ticket and reception counters
- Takeaway and café hatches
- School and canteen serveries
- Pharmacy and dispensary counters
Getting the right hatch grille for your building
Coil box or side stack
Roller grilles need a little head space; retractables need side space.
Daily use
Choose a light action if staff open and close it several times a day.
What the rules say in Scotland
Grilles across exits in business premises
In Scotland, the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 make the duty holder 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 Scotland, 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
- Guide price online or by phone
- Survey in Dumfries
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
Counter and hatch grilles in Dumfries: questions
Which areas near Dumfries do you cover?
We can arrange work in Dumfries and in nearby Lockerbie (11 miles), Annan (15 miles) and Castle Douglas (15 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
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.
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 Dumfries
- Removable security grilles
- Security grille repairs
- French door grilles
- Shopfront security grilles
- Home security grilles
- Front door security gates
Tell us about your hatch grille and we will come back with a guide price.