Counter and hatch grilles in Northampton: what will it cost?
Most counter and hatch grilles in Northampton fall within £595 to £1,795 plus VAT (£714 to £2,154 inc VAT) per hatch for supply and fitting. We confirm a fixed price in writing after a free survey, before anything is ordered.
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.
Specification at a glance
- Bottom-rail or side locks
- Neat integration with countertops
- Retractable options where there is side space
- Compact coil boxes for low heads
- Manual operation for small openings
- Stainless or aluminium to suit food areas
Fitting in Northampton and nearby
We can arrange counter and hatch grilles across Northampton, the main centre for Northamptonshire, and in nearby towns including Wellingborough, Daventry and Rushden.
Northamptonshire combines Victorian boot-and-shoe terraces in Northampton and Kettering with post-war Corby and growing new estates.
Common openings for counter and hatch grilles:
- Ticket and reception counters
- Bars and kiosks
- Pharmacy and dispensary counters
- School and canteen serveries
Getting the right hatch grille for your building
Coil box or side stack
Roller grilles need a little head space; retractables need side space.
Food areas
Smooth, cleanable finishes suit kitchens and serveries.
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 Northampton
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
Counter and hatch grilles in Northampton: questions
Which areas near Northampton do you cover?
We can arrange work in Northampton and in nearby Wellingborough (9 miles), Daventry (12 miles) and Rushden (12 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
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
- Wellingborough9 miles
- Daventry12 miles
- Rushden12 miles
- Kettering12 miles
- Milton Keynes15 miles
- Market Harborough16 miles
Other grilles in Northampton
- Bespoke security grilles
- Commercial security grilles
- Retractable security grilles
- Door security gates
- French door grilles
- Security grille repairs
Tell us about your hatch grille and we will come back with a guide price.