How much should I budget for counter and hatch grilles in Swansea?
Most counter and hatch grilles in Swansea 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.
What goes into a hatch grille
- Manual operation for small openings
- Fixing to counters, bulkheads or subframes
- Compact coil boxes for low heads
- Retractable options where there is side space
- Stainless or aluminium to suit food areas
- Neat integration with countertops
Fitting in Swansea and nearby
Surveys in Swansea (SA1) are booked around installer availability, as they are in nearby Gorseinon (5 miles) and Port Talbot (7 miles).
West Glamorgan includes Swansea's terraces, marina and city centre, and the industrial town of Port Talbot.
Where counter and hatch grilles are most often used:
- Pharmacy and dispensary counters
- Ticket and reception counters
- Takeaway and café hatches
- Bars and kiosks
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.
Daily use
Choose a light action if staff open and close it several times a day.
Consents and safety: Wales
Grilles across exits in business premises
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies in Wales, including to the common parts of blocks of flats and HMOs. The responsible person must keep escape routes and exits available and easy to open while people are present, so 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 Wales, 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 Swansea: questions
Can you survey in Swansea and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in Swansea, Gorseinon, Port Talbot and elsewhere in West Glamorgan are booked around installer availability.
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 Swansea
- LPS 1175 certified security grilles
- Security grille servicing
- Retractable security grilles
- Vacant property grilles and screens
- Security grille repairs
- Fixed window grilles and bars
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.