How much should I budget for counter and hatch grilles in Caernarfon?
Budget £595 to £1,795 plus VAT (£714 to £2,154 inc VAT) per hatch for counter and hatch grilles in Caernarfon, 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 goes into a hatch grille
- Fixing to counters, bulkheads or subframes
- Bottom-rail or side locks
- Retractable options where there is side space
- Compact coil boxes for low heads
- Brushed, anodised or powder-coated finishes
- Neat integration with countertops
Fitting in Caernarfon and nearby
Surveys in Caernarfon (LL55) are booked around installer availability. We also cover nearby Bangor (9 miles), Pwllheli (18 miles) and Holyhead (19 miles).
North-west Wales is known for slate and stone terraces in quarry and harbour towns, university buildings in Bangor and many seasonal holiday homes.
Where counter and hatch grilles are most often used:
- School and canteen serveries
- Pharmacy and dispensary counters
- Ticket and reception counters
- Bars and kiosks
What to think about first
Daily use
Choose a light action if staff open and close it several times a day.
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 Caernarfon: questions
Do you cover Bangor as well as Caernarfon?
Yes. As well as Caernarfon, we can arrange surveys in nearby Bangor, Pwllheli and Holyhead, and elsewhere in Gwynedd.
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.
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
- Bangor, Gwynedd9 miles
- Pwllheli18 miles
- Holyhead19 miles
- Llandudno22 miles
- Colwyn Bay25 miles
- Rhyl35 miles
Other grilles in Caernarfon
- Grille lock replacement and upgrades
- Escape window grilles (quick release)
- Security grille servicing
- Removable security grilles
- Roller security grilles
- Window security grilles
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.