How much should I budget for counter and hatch grilles in Wimbledon?
Budget £595 to £1,795 plus VAT (£714 to £2,154 inc VAT) per hatch for counter and hatch grilles in Wimbledon, supplied and fitted. Size, number of leaves, colour and access all move the price, which is fixed in writing after the 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.
What you can specify
- Neat integration with countertops
- Bottom-rail or side locks
- Compact coil boxes for low heads
- Fixing to counters, bulkheads or subframes
- Retractable options where there is side space
- Manual operation for small openings
Fitting in Wimbledon and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting in Wimbledon and across the SW19 postcode district, as well as in nearby Morden (2 miles) and Mitcham (2 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
London's buildings range from Victorian and Edwardian terraces and mansion blocks to post-war estates, with long high streets of ground-floor shops below flats.
Where counter and hatch grilles are most often used:
- Bars and kiosks
- School and canteen serveries
- Takeaway and café hatches
- Ticket and reception counters
What to think about first
Coil box or side stack
Roller grilles need a little head space; retractables need side space.
Food areas
Smooth, cleanable finishes suit kitchens and serveries.
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 Wimbledon: questions
Can you survey in Wimbledon and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in Wimbledon, Morden, Mitcham and elsewhere in Greater London are booked around installer availability.
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
Other grilles in Wimbledon
- Removable security grilles
- Internal security grilles
- Vacant property grilles and screens
- Roller security grilles
- Commercial security grilles
- Fixed window grilles and bars
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.