How much should I budget for counter and hatch grilles in Littlehampton?
As a guide, counter and hatch grilles in Littlehampton cost £595 to £1,795 plus VAT (£714 to £2,154 inc VAT) per hatch, supplied and fitted. The exact figure depends on size, type, finish and locking, and is confirmed in writing after the free 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.
What goes into a hatch grille
- Stainless or aluminium to suit food areas
- Manual operation for small openings
- Retractable options where there is side space
- Bottom-rail or side locks
- Fixing to counters, bulkheads or subframes
- Brushed, anodised or powder-coated finishes
Fitting in Littlehampton and nearby
Surveys in Littlehampton (BN17) are booked around installer availability. We also cover nearby Bognor Regis (6 miles), Worthing (7 miles) and Chichester (11 miles).
West Sussex combines Crawley's new-town estates and commercial areas with coastal towns such as Worthing and historic Chichester.
Where counter and hatch grilles are most often used:
- Pharmacy and dispensary counters
- School and canteen serveries
- 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.
Food areas
Smooth, cleanable finishes suit kitchens and serveries.
Consents and safety: 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
- Postcode and a few photos
- On-site survey
- Fixed written price
- Fit, test and explain
Counter and hatch grilles in Littlehampton: questions
Do you cover Bognor Regis as well as Littlehampton?
Yes. As well as Littlehampton, we can arrange surveys in nearby Bognor Regis, Worthing and Chichester, and elsewhere in West Sussex.
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 you fit it into an existing counter?
Yes, by fixing to the counter structure or a subframe built into it.
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 Littlehampton
- LPS 1175 certified security grilles
- Bespoke security grilles
- Patio and bifold door grilles
- Front door security gates
- Grille lock replacement and upgrades
- Door security gates
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.