Counter and hatch grilles in Bishop Auckland: what will it cost?
Counter and hatch grilles in Bishop Auckland 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
- Retractable options where there is side space
- Manual operation for small openings
- Fixing to counters, bulkheads or subframes
- Bottom-rail or side locks
- Compact coil boxes for low heads
Fitting in Bishop Auckland and nearby
Surveys in Bishop Auckland (DL14) are booked around installer availability. We also cover nearby Newton Aycliffe (5 miles), Durham (9 miles) and Darlington (10 miles).
County Durham's stock is dominated by brick terraces in former colliery towns, alongside the listed historic core of Durham city and Teesside's commercial centres.
Common openings for counter and hatch grilles:
- School and canteen serveries
- Bars and kiosks
- Ticket and reception counters
- Takeaway and café hatches
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.
Coil box or side stack
Roller grilles need a little head space; retractables need side space.
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 Bishop Auckland
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
Counter and hatch grilles in Bishop Auckland: questions
Do you cover Newton Aycliffe as well as Bishop Auckland?
Yes. As well as Bishop Auckland, we can arrange surveys in nearby Newton Aycliffe, Durham and Darlington, and elsewhere in Durham.
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.
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
- Newton Aycliffe5 miles
- Durham9 miles
- Darlington10 miles
- Barnard Castle12 miles
- Chester-le-Street15 miles
- Stanley15 miles
Other grilles in Bishop Auckland
- Removable security grilles
- Commercial security grilles
- LPS 1175 certified security grilles
- Hinged security gates
- Front door security gates
- Grille lock replacement and upgrades
Tell us about your hatch grille and we will come back with a guide price.