How much should I budget for counter and hatch grilles in Wallasey?
Counter and hatch grilles in Wallasey 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.
What goes into a hatch grille
- Retractable options where there is side space
- Bottom-rail or side locks
- Stainless or aluminium to suit food areas
- Compact coil boxes for low heads
- Neat integration with countertops
- Manual operation for small openings
Fitting in Wallasey and nearby
Surveys in Wallasey (CH44) are booked around installer availability. We also cover nearby Birkenhead (3 miles), Bootle (4 miles) and Liverpool (4 miles).
Merseyside has Liverpool's Georgian quarter and Victorian terraces, the Wirral's suburbs, and large high-street and dockside commercial areas.
Where counter and hatch grilles are most often used:
- Pharmacy and dispensary counters
- Takeaway and café hatches
- Bars and kiosks
- Ticket and reception counters
What to think about first
Fire separation
If the hatch is in a fire-resisting wall, a standard grille does not replace a fire shutter.
Food areas
Smooth, cleanable finishes suit kitchens and serveries.
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 Wallasey: questions
Do you cover Birkenhead as well as Wallasey?
Yes. As well as Wallasey, we can arrange surveys in nearby Birkenhead, Bootle and Liverpool, and elsewhere in Merseyside.
Can staff lock it easily?
Yes. Hatch grilles lock with a key at the bottom rail or leading edge.
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 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.
Counter and hatch grilles in nearby towns
Other grilles in Wallasey
- Bespoke security grilles
- Front door security gates
- Door security gates
- Patio and bifold door grilles
- Security grille installation
- Roller security grilles
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.