How much should I budget for counter and hatch grilles in Gwent?
As a guide, counter and hatch grilles in Gwent 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.
Choices you can make
- Bottom-rail or side locks
- Neat integration with countertops
- Brushed, anodised or powder-coated finishes
- Stainless or aluminium to suit food areas
- Compact coil boxes for low heads
- Manual operation for small openings
Covering Gwent
We can arrange surveys and fitting anywhere in Gwent, including Newport and Cwmbran. Dates depend on installer availability. Choose your town below for local details.
Gwent ranges from Newport's Victorian terraces and city centre to valley towns such as Ebbw Vale and Pontypool and historic Monmouth and Chepstow.
Where counter and hatch grilles are most often used:
- School and canteen serveries
- Ticket and reception counters
- Bars and kiosks
- Takeaway and café hatches
Towns in Gwent
- AbergavennyNP7
- ChepstowNP16
- CwmbranNP44
- Ebbw ValeNP23
- MonmouthNP25
- Newport, GwentNP20
- PontypoolNP4
- RiscaNP11
What to think about first
Coil box or side stack
Roller grilles need a little head space; retractables need side space.
Fire separation
If the hatch is in a fire-resisting wall, a standard grille does not replace a fire shutter.
Consents and safety: Wales
Grilles across exits in business premises
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies in Wales, including to the common parts of blocks of flats and HMOs. The responsible person must keep escape routes and exits available and easy to open while people are present, so a grille across an exit should be open whenever the premises are occupied.
Grilles inside the glass
A grille fitted inside the glass does not normally need planning permission in Wales, as it does not materially change the outside of the building. 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 Gwent: questions
Which towns in Gwent do you cover?
We can arrange work anywhere in Gwent, including Newport, Cwmbran, Pontypool, Ebbw Vale and Risca, 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.
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.
Other grilles in Gwent
- Fixed window grilles and bars
- Bi-folding security gates
- Security grille installation
- French door grilles
- Front door security gates
- Roller security grilles
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.