How much do counter and hatch grilles cost in North Shields?
Our guide range for counter and hatch grilles in North Shields 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.
Specification at a glance
- Bottom-rail or side locks
- Fixing to counters, bulkheads or subframes
- Retractable options where there is side space
- Manual operation for small openings
- Brushed, anodised or powder-coated finishes
- Neat integration with countertops
Fitting in North Shields and nearby
Whether you are in central North Shields or at the edge of the NE29 district, we can arrange a survey. Nearby Tynemouth and South Shields are covered too.
Tyne and Wear is known for Tyneside flats and brick terraces, Newcastle's listed Grainger Town, and large retail and office centres.
Typical places for this kind of grille include:
- Bars and kiosks
- School and canteen serveries
- Pharmacy and dispensary counters
- Takeaway and café hatches
Things to decide before you order
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.
Rules that apply 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
- Send sizes or use the quote tool
- Free survey at your North Shields address
- Fixed price in writing
- Made to measure and fitted
Counter and hatch grilles in North Shields: questions
Which areas near North Shields do you cover?
We can arrange work in North Shields and in nearby Tynemouth (1 mile), South Shields (1 mile) and Whitley Bay (2 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
Are these grilles suitable for food areas?
Aluminium and stainless finishes are easy to clean and suit serveries.
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
Other grilles in North Shields
- Home security grilles
- Hinged security gates
- Grille lock replacement and upgrades
- Window security grilles
- French door grilles
- Bi-folding security gates
Ready for a price? Use the form or call 0800 088 6248.