What should counter and reception security screens cost in Colchester?
Guide prices for counter and reception security screens in Colchester are £1,295 to £6,995 plus VAT (£1,554 to £8,394 inc VAT) per counter for supply and fitting. We confirm a fixed price in writing after a free survey, before any glass is ordered.
A counter security screen is a framed glass screen fitted along a counter or reception desk, with a speech panel and a transaction tray, so staff can serve people face to face while separated from them by laminated, anti-bandit or bullet-resistant glass. The protection level is set by a risk assessment of the site.
Options for counter and reception security screens in Colchester
- Screens for single desks or long counters
- Hearing loop and lighting provision
- Stainless steel or aluminium framing
- Laminated, anti-bandit or BS EN 1063 bullet-resistant glass
- Speech panels set into the glass
- Counter-front and end-wall protection to match
Fitting in Colchester and nearby
Colchester is about 26 miles from Southend-on-Sea, the main centre for Essex. We can survey and fit across the CO1 district and in nearby places such as Sudbury and Clacton-on-Sea.
Essex runs from Chelmsford and Colchester's town-centre retail and Georgian streets to Southend's seafront and large post-war and new-build estates in Basildon and Harlow.
Good candidates for counter and reception security screens:
- Bureaux de change and pawnbrokers
- Bank, building society and post office counters
- Council and housing office receptions
- Pharmacy dispensaries and controlled-drug areas
Before the glass is ordered
Counter structure
Heavy glass needs a strong counter top and fixings. We check before quoting and include strengthening if needed.
Continuity
Rated glass next to an unrated counter front or plasterboard wall leaves a gap. We protect the whole line.
Glazing rules in England
Insurer requirements
Insurers set their own conditions for shops, offices, stock and cash, and some name a glazing class such as BS EN 356 P6B in the policy wording. Ask for that wording in writing before you order. The insurer decides whether the glass meets their policy; we provide the glass manufacturer's test evidence with the quote.
Listed buildings and conservation areas
In England, listed building consent from the council may be needed to replace historic glass such as crown or cylinder glass, or to alter glazing bars, sashes and frames. Historic England publishes guidance on traditional windows. Secondary glazing and window film are often easier to agree because they can be removed later, but the council's conservation officer makes the decision.
How it works
- Tell us about the glazing
- Survey, measuring and frame check
- Written quote naming the glass
- Fitting and handover
Counter and reception security screens in Colchester: questions
Which areas near Colchester do you cover?
We can arrange work in Colchester and in nearby Sudbury (13 miles), Clacton-on-Sea (13 miles) and Witham (13 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
Can staff still hear customers through the screen?
Yes. Speech panels let sound pass while keeping the screen closed, and hearing loops help customers with hearing aids.
Can you add a screen to our existing counter?
Usually, if the counter is strong enough. We check its construction and include strengthening where needed.
Do counter screens need planning permission?
Internal screens do not normally need planning permission. In listed buildings, listed building consent may be needed for fixings into historic fabric.
Counter and reception security screens in nearby towns
Other glazing in Colchester
- Kiosk and booth security glazing
- Laminated glass retrofit
- Blast-resistant glazing
- Patio and bifold door security glass
- Shopfront security glass
- Laminated security glass
Get a guide price now and book your free survey in Colchester.