Counter and hatch grilles in Portsmouth: what will it cost?
Budget £595 to £1,795 plus VAT (£714 to £2,154 inc VAT) per hatch for counter and hatch grilles in Portsmouth, 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
- Neat integration with countertops
- Fixing to counters, bulkheads or subframes
- Stainless or aluminium to suit food areas
- Retractable options where there is side space
- Manual operation for small openings
- Compact coil boxes for low heads
Fitting in Portsmouth and nearby
Surveys in Portsmouth (PO5) are booked around installer availability. We also cover nearby Gosport (2 miles), Fareham (5 miles) and Ryde (6 miles).
Hampshire runs from Portsmouth's dense Victorian terraces and Southampton's post-war centre to market towns such as Winchester with large conservation areas.
Common openings for counter and hatch grilles:
- Takeaway and café hatches
- Ticket and reception counters
- Bars and kiosks
- School and canteen serveries
Getting the right hatch grille for your building
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.
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 Portsmouth
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
Counter and hatch grilles in Portsmouth: questions
Which areas near Portsmouth do you cover?
We can arrange work in Portsmouth and in nearby Gosport (2 miles), Fareham (5 miles) and Ryde (6 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
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 Portsmouth
- Door security gates
- Retractable security grilles
- Window security grilles
- Shopfront security grilles
- Security grille repairs
- Patio and bifold door grilles
Tell us about your hatch grille and we will come back with a guide price.