How much should I budget for counter and hatch grilles in Essex?
Most counter and hatch grilles in Essex fall within £595 to £1,795 plus VAT (£714 to £2,154 inc VAT) per hatch for supply and fitting. We confirm a fixed price in writing after a free survey, before anything is ordered.
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.
Specification at a glance
- Compact coil boxes for low heads
- Bottom-rail or side locks
- Neat integration with countertops
- Brushed, anodised or powder-coated finishes
- Stainless or aluminium to suit food areas
- Retractable options where there is side space
Covering Essex
We can arrange surveys and fitting anywhere in Essex, including Southend-on-Sea and Basildon. Dates depend on installer availability. Choose your town below for local details.
Essex ranges from Victorian terraces in Southend and Colchester to new towns such as Harlow and Basildon and large commuter estates near London.
Where counter and hatch grilles are most often used:
- Takeaway and café hatches
- Bars and kiosks
- School and canteen serveries
- Pharmacy and dispensary counters
Towns in Essex
- BasildonSS14
- BenfleetSS7
- BillericayCM11
- BraintreeCM7
- BrentwoodCM14
- Canvey IslandSS8
- ChelmsfordCM1
- Clacton-on-SeaCO15
- ColchesterCO1
- GraysRM17
- HarlowCM17
- HarwichCO12
- LoughtonIG10
- MaldonCM9
- RayleighSS6
- South OckendonRM15
- Southend-on-SeaSS1
- Stanford-le-HopeSS17
- Waltham AbbeyEN9
- WickfordSS12
- WithamCM8
What to think about first
Food areas
Smooth, cleanable finishes suit kitchens and serveries.
Coil box or side stack
Roller grilles need a little head space; retractables need side space.
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 Essex: questions
Which towns in Essex do you cover?
We can arrange work anywhere in Essex, including Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Colchester, Chelmsford and Harlow, and in other towns across the area.
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.
Other grilles in Essex
- Vacant property grilles and screens
- Internal security grilles
- Security grille servicing
- Roller security grilles
- Hinged security gates
- Fixed window grilles and bars
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.