Counter and hatch grilles in Chatham: what will it cost?
As a guide, counter and hatch grilles in Chatham 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.
Choices you can make
- Compact coil boxes for low heads
- Bottom-rail or side locks
- Manual operation for small openings
- Fixing to counters, bulkheads or subframes
- Stainless or aluminium to suit food areas
- Neat integration with countertops
Fitting in Chatham and nearby
We can arrange counter and hatch grilles anywhere in Chatham, and in nearby Gillingham, Rochester and Strood. Tell us your postcode and we will offer dates.
Kent ranges from Medway's Victorian terraces and Thanet's seaside towns to listed medieval centres such as Canterbury and Rochester.
Common openings for counter and hatch grilles:
- Pharmacy and dispensary counters
- School and canteen serveries
- Bars and kiosks
- Takeaway and café hatches
Getting the right hatch grille for your building
Coil box or side stack
Roller grilles need a little head space; retractables need side space.
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 Chatham
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
Counter and hatch grilles in Chatham: questions
Do you cover Gillingham as well as Chatham?
Yes. As well as Chatham, we can arrange surveys in nearby Gillingham, Rochester and Strood, and elsewhere in Kent.
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.
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.
Counter and hatch grilles in nearby towns
Other grilles in Chatham
- LPS 1175 certified security grilles
- French door grilles
- Fixed window grilles and bars
- Home security grilles
- Removable security grilles
- Security grille servicing
Tell us about your hatch grille and we will come back with a guide price.