How much should I budget for counter and hatch grilles in Sittingbourne?
Counter and hatch grilles in Sittingbourne typically cost £595 to £1,795 plus VAT (£714 to £2,154 inc VAT) per hatch, supplied and fitted. Use the quote tool for a guide figure, then we survey and confirm a fixed price.
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.
Options for counter and hatch grilles in Sittingbourne
- Neat integration with countertops
- Fixing to counters, bulkheads or subframes
- Compact coil boxes for low heads
- Retractable options where there is side space
- Bottom-rail or side locks
- Manual operation for small openings
Fitting in Sittingbourne and nearby
Sittingbourne is about 11 miles from Maidstone, the main centre for Kent. We can survey and fit across the ME10 district and in nearby places such as Faversham and Gillingham.
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
- School and canteen serveries
- Bars and kiosks
- Takeaway and café hatches
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 Sittingbourne: questions
Which areas near Sittingbourne do you cover?
We can arrange work in Sittingbourne and in nearby Faversham (7 miles), Gillingham (9 miles) and Chatham (9 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
Can you fit it into an existing counter?
Yes, by fixing to the counter structure or a subframe built into it.
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.
Are these grilles suitable for food areas?
Aluminium and stainless finishes are easy to clean and suit serveries.
Counter and hatch grilles in nearby towns
Other grilles in Sittingbourne
- Door security gates
- Removable security grilles
- Home security grilles
- LPS 1175 certified security grilles
- Escape window grilles (quick release)
- Bespoke security grilles
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.