How much should I budget for counter and hatch grilles in Herne Bay?
As a guide, counter and hatch grilles in Herne Bay 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
- Bottom-rail or side locks
- Fixing to counters, bulkheads or subframes
- Compact coil boxes for low heads
- Stainless or aluminium to suit food areas
- Brushed, anodised or powder-coated finishes
- Retractable options where there is side space
Fitting in Herne Bay and nearby
We can arrange counter and hatch grilles anywhere in Herne Bay, and in nearby Whitstable, Canterbury and Faversham. 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.
Where counter and hatch grilles are most often used:
- School and canteen serveries
- Takeaway and café hatches
- Bars and kiosks
- Pharmacy and dispensary counters
What to think about first
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.
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 Herne Bay: questions
Do you cover Whitstable as well as Herne Bay?
Yes. As well as Herne Bay, we can arrange surveys in nearby Whitstable, Canterbury and Faversham, 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 staff lock it easily?
Yes. Hatch grilles lock with a key at the bottom rail or leading edge.
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
- Whitstable5 miles
- Canterbury7 miles
- Faversham11 miles
- Margate11 miles
- Ramsgate13 miles
- Broadstairs14 miles
Other grilles in Herne Bay
- Bespoke security grilles
- Removable security grilles
- Retractable security grilles
- Shopfront security grilles
- Security grille installation
- Window security grilles
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.