How much should I budget for counter and hatch grilles in St Albans?
As a guide, counter and hatch grilles in St Albans 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.
Specification at a glance
- Fixing to counters, bulkheads or subframes
- Neat integration with countertops
- Bottom-rail or side locks
- Retractable options where there is side space
- Stainless or aluminium to suit food areas
- Brushed, anodised or powder-coated finishes
Fitting in St Albans and nearby
Whether you are in central St Albans or at the edge of the AL1 district, we can arrange a survey. Nearby Harpenden and Hatfield are covered too.
Hertfordshire mixes the garden cities of Letchworth and Welwyn, post-war new towns such as Stevenage, and historic centres like St Albans.
Where counter and hatch grilles are most often used:
- Pharmacy and dispensary counters
- Takeaway and café hatches
- Bars and kiosks
- Ticket and reception counters
What to think about first
Food areas
Smooth, cleanable finishes suit kitchens and serveries.
Coil box or side stack
Roller grilles need a little head space; retractables need side space.
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 St Albans: questions
Do you cover Harpenden as well as St Albans?
Yes. As well as St Albans, we can arrange surveys in nearby Harpenden, Hatfield and Hemel Hempstead, and elsewhere in Hertfordshire.
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.
Are these grilles suitable for food areas?
Aluminium and stainless finishes are easy to clean and suit serveries.
Can you fit it into an existing counter?
Yes, by fixing to the counter structure or a subframe built into it.
Counter and hatch grilles in nearby towns
- Harpenden5 miles
- Hatfield5 miles
- Hemel Hempstead5 miles
- Welwyn Garden City6 miles
- Borehamwood7 miles
- Watford7 miles
Other grilles in St Albans
- Fixed window grilles and bars
- Internal security grilles
- Security grille repairs
- Bi-folding security gates
- Patio and bifold door grilles
- Commercial security grilles
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.