Counter and hatch grilles in Brentwood: what will it cost?
Most counter and hatch grilles in Brentwood 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.
Choices you can make
- Brushed, anodised or powder-coated finishes
- Compact coil boxes for low heads
- Stainless or aluminium to suit food areas
- Retractable options where there is side space
- Neat integration with countertops
- Fixing to counters, bulkheads or subframes
Fitting in Brentwood and nearby
We can arrange counter and hatch grilles anywhere in Brentwood, and in nearby Billericay, Hornchurch and Romford. Tell us your postcode and we will offer dates.
Essex ranges from Victorian terraces in Southend and Colchester to new towns such as Harlow and Basildon and large commuter estates near London.
Common openings for counter and hatch grilles:
- Pharmacy and dispensary counters
- Ticket and reception counters
- School and canteen serveries
- 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.
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 Brentwood
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
Counter and hatch grilles in Brentwood: questions
Do you cover Billericay as well as Brentwood?
Yes. As well as Brentwood, we can arrange surveys in nearby Billericay, Hornchurch and Romford, and elsewhere in Essex.
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.
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 Brentwood
- Bi-folding security gates
- Roller security grilles
- Door security gates
- French door grilles
- Vacant property grilles and screens
- Security grille servicing
Tell us about your hatch grille and we will come back with a guide price.