Counter and hatch grilles in Borehamwood: what will it cost?
As a guide, counter and hatch grilles in Borehamwood 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.
Options for counter and hatch grilles in Borehamwood
- Compact coil boxes for low heads
- Manual operation for small openings
- Stainless or aluminium to suit food areas
- Fixing to counters, bulkheads or subframes
- Bottom-rail or side locks
- Retractable options where there is side space
Fitting in Borehamwood and nearby
Borehamwood is about 5 miles from Watford, the main centre for Hertfordshire. We can survey and fit across the WD6 district and in nearby places such as Barnet and Bushey.
Hertfordshire mixes the garden cities of Letchworth and Welwyn, post-war new towns such as Stevenage, and historic centres like St Albans.
Common openings for counter and hatch grilles:
- Takeaway and café hatches
- School and canteen serveries
- Ticket and reception counters
- Bars and kiosks
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.
Daily use
Choose a light action if staff open and close it several times a day.
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 Borehamwood
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
Counter and hatch grilles in Borehamwood: questions
Do you cover Barnet as well as Borehamwood?
Yes. As well as Borehamwood, we can arrange surveys in nearby Barnet, Bushey and Potters Bar, and elsewhere in Hertfordshire.
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.
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 Borehamwood
- French door grilles
- Window security grilles
- Commercial security grilles
- Retractable security grilles
- Internal security grilles
- Bespoke security grilles
Tell us about your hatch grille and we will come back with a guide price.