Counter and hatch grilles in Thurso: what will it cost?
Most counter and hatch grilles in Thurso fall within £595 to £1,795 plus VAT (£714 to £2,154 inc VAT) per hatch for supply and fitting. We confirm a fixed price in writing after a free survey, before anything is ordered.
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
- Manual operation for small openings
- Stainless or aluminium to suit food areas
- Bottom-rail or side locks
- Retractable options where there is side space
- Fixing to counters, bulkheads or subframes
- Compact coil boxes for low heads
Fitting in Thurso
Work in Thurso (KW14) is arranged individually. Send your postcode and what you need secured, and we will confirm what is possible and when.
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:
- Pharmacy and dispensary counters
- School and canteen serveries
- Bars and kiosks
- Ticket and reception counters
Getting the right hatch grille for your building
Coil box or side stack
Roller grilles need a little head space; retractables need side space.
Fire separation
If the hatch is in a fire-resisting wall, a standard grille does not replace a fire shutter.
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 Thurso
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
Counter and hatch grilles in Thurso: questions
Can you work in Thurso?
Work in Thurso is arranged individually because of travel. Send your postcode and details and we will confirm what is possible.
Can you fit it into an existing counter?
Yes, by fixing to the counter structure or a subframe built into it.
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.
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Other grilles in Thurso
- Bespoke security grilles
- LPS 1175 certified security grilles
- Door security gates
- Retractable security grilles
- Shopfront security grilles
- Patio and bifold door grilles
Tell us about your hatch grille and we will come back with a guide price.