How much should I budget for counter and hatch grilles in Dartford?
As a guide, counter and hatch grilles in Dartford 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.
What you can specify
- Brushed, anodised or powder-coated finishes
- Neat integration with countertops
- Stainless or aluminium to suit food areas
- Retractable options where there is side space
- Compact coil boxes for low heads
- Fixing to counters, bulkheads or subframes
Fitting in Dartford and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting in Dartford and across the DA1 postcode district, as well as in nearby Bexley (3 miles) and Swanley (4 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
Kent ranges from Medway's Victorian terraces and Thanet's seaside towns to listed medieval centres such as Canterbury and Rochester.
Where counter and hatch grilles are most often used:
- Pharmacy and dispensary counters
- Ticket and reception counters
- School and canteen serveries
- Bars and kiosks
What to think about first
Food areas
Smooth, cleanable finishes suit kitchens and serveries.
Fire separation
If the hatch is in a fire-resisting wall, a standard grille does not replace a fire shutter.
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 Dartford: questions
Do you cover Bexley as well as Dartford?
Yes. As well as Dartford, we can arrange surveys in nearby Bexley, Swanley and Welling, 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.
Can you fit it into an existing counter?
Yes, by fixing to the counter structure or a subframe built into it.
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 Dartford
- Home security grilles
- Retractable security grilles
- Vacant property grilles and screens
- Grille lock replacement and upgrades
- Door security gates
- Window security grilles
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.