Counter and hatch grilles in South Shields: what will it cost?
Budget £595 to £1,795 plus VAT (£714 to £2,154 inc VAT) per hatch for counter and hatch grilles in South Shields, supplied and fitted. Size, number of leaves, colour and access all move the price, which is fixed in writing after the survey.
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
- Retractable options where there is side space
- Bottom-rail or side locks
- Compact coil boxes for low heads
- Stainless or aluminium to suit food areas
- Brushed, anodised or powder-coated finishes
- Manual operation for small openings
Fitting in South Shields and nearby
Whether you are in central South Shields or at the edge of the NE33 district, we can arrange a survey. Nearby Tynemouth and North 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.
Common openings for counter and hatch grilles:
- Bars and kiosks
- School and canteen serveries
- Pharmacy and dispensary counters
- Ticket and reception counters
Getting the right hatch grille for your building
Daily use
Choose a light action if staff open and close it several times a day.
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 South Shields
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
Counter and hatch grilles in South Shields: questions
Can you survey in South Shields and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in South Shields, Tynemouth, North Shields and elsewhere in Tyne and Wear are booked around installer availability.
Are these grilles suitable for food areas?
Aluminium and stainless finishes are easy to clean and suit serveries.
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.
Counter and hatch grilles in nearby towns
Other grilles in South Shields
- LPS 1175 certified security grilles
- Bi-folding security gates
- Patio and bifold door grilles
- French door grilles
- Retractable security grilles
- Roller security grilles
Tell us about your hatch grille and we will come back with a guide price.