Counter and hatch grilles in East Sussex: what will it cost?
As a guide, counter and hatch grilles in East Sussex 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.
Options for counter and hatch grilles in East Sussex
- Compact coil boxes for low heads
- Stainless or aluminium to suit food areas
- Brushed, anodised or powder-coated finishes
- Bottom-rail or side locks
- Retractable options where there is side space
- Fixing to counters, bulkheads or subframes
Covering East Sussex
We can arrange surveys and fitting anywhere in East Sussex, including Brighton and Eastbourne. Dates depend on installer availability. Choose your town below for local details.
East Sussex is known for Regency and Victorian terraces in Brighton, Hove, Eastbourne and Hastings, many in conservation areas, alongside Wealden villages.
Common openings for counter and hatch grilles:
- School and canteen serveries
- Ticket and reception counters
- Takeaway and café hatches
- Bars and kiosks
Towns in East Sussex
- Bexhill-on-SeaTN40
- BrightonBN2
- CrowboroughTN6
- EastbourneBN21
- HailshamBN27
- HastingsTN34
- HoveBN3
- PortsladeBN41
- SeafordBN25
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.
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 East Sussex
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
Counter and hatch grilles in East Sussex: questions
Which towns in East Sussex do you cover?
We can arrange work anywhere in East Sussex, including Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, Hove and Bexhill-on-Sea, and in other towns across the area.
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.
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.
Other grilles in East Sussex
- Roller security grilles
- Shopfront security grilles
- Security grille servicing
- Removable security grilles
- Front door security gates
- Security grille repairs
Tell us about your hatch grille and we will come back with a guide price.