How much should I budget for counter and hatch grilles in Lerwick?
Our guide range for counter and hatch grilles in Lerwick is £595 to £1,795 plus VAT (£714 to £2,154 inc VAT) per hatch, including fitting. The survey is free for new installations and your fixed price follows in writing.
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
- Fixing to counters, bulkheads or subframes
- Retractable options where there is side space
- Bottom-rail or side locks
- Stainless or aluminium to suit food areas
- Manual operation for small openings
- Compact coil boxes for low heads
Fitting in Lerwick
Surveys and fitting in Lerwick are arranged case by case because of travel. Tell us about the openings and we will come back with options.
The Northern and Western Isles have small, scattered communities centred on Kirkwall, Lerwick and Stornoway; work here is arranged individually.
Where counter and hatch grilles are most often used:
- Bars and kiosks
- Takeaway and café hatches
- Pharmacy and dispensary counters
- School and canteen serveries
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: Scotland
Grilles across exits in business premises
In Scotland, the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 make the duty holder keep escape routes and exits available and easy to open while people are present. A grille across an exit should be open whenever the premises are occupied.
Grilles inside the glass
A grille fitted inside the glass does not normally need planning permission in Scotland, as it does not materially change the outside of the building. 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 Lerwick: questions
Can you work in Lerwick?
Work in Lerwick is arranged individually because of travel. Send your postcode and details and we will confirm what is possible.
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 staff lock it easily?
Yes. Hatch grilles lock with a key at the bottom rail or leading edge.
Are these grilles suitable for food areas?
Aluminium and stainless finishes are easy to clean and suit serveries.
Other grilles in Lerwick
- French door grilles
- Patio and bifold door grilles
- Bespoke security grilles
- Internal security grilles
- Security grille installation
- LPS 1175 certified security grilles
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.