Counter and hatch grilles in Highland: 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 Highland, 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.
Specification at a glance
- Brushed, anodised or powder-coated finishes
- Fixing to counters, bulkheads or subframes
- Stainless or aluminium to suit food areas
- Neat integration with countertops
- Retractable options where there is side space
- Compact coil boxes for low heads
Covering Highland
We can arrange surveys and fitting anywhere in Highland, including Inverness and Aviemore. Dates depend on installer availability. Choose your town below for local details.
The Highlands are one of the most sparsely populated parts of the UK, with Inverness as the main centre and many remote homes, holiday lets and small-town shops.
Common openings for counter and hatch grilles:
- Bars and kiosks
- Takeaway and café hatches
- School and canteen serveries
- Pharmacy and dispensary counters
Towns in Highland
Getting the right hatch grille for your building
Daily use
Choose a light action if staff open and close it several times a day.
Coil box or side stack
Roller grilles need a little head space; retractables need side space.
What the rules say in Scotland
Grilles across exits in business premises
In Scotland, the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 make the duty holder keep escape routes and exits available and easy to open while people are present. 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 Scotland, 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
- Guide price online or by phone
- Survey in Highland
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
Counter and hatch grilles in Highland: questions
Which towns in Highland do you cover?
We can arrange work anywhere in Highland, including Inverness, Aviemore, Dingwall, Fort William and Nairn, and in other towns across the area. Island and remote addresses are arranged individually.
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.
Other grilles in Highland
- Fixed window grilles and bars
- Shopfront security grilles
- Window security grilles
- LPS 1175 certified security grilles
- Roller security grilles
- Vacant property grilles and screens
Tell us about your hatch grille and we will come back with a guide price.