Buyer guides
Straight answers to the questions people ask before buying a security grille.
How much do security grilles cost in the UK?
Guide prices for retractable, fixed, removable, roller and hinged grilles, what changes the price, and how to get a fixed quote.
Retractable, fixed or removable: which grille do I need?
How the three main grille types differ, where each makes sense, and the mistakes to avoid.
Can I fit security grilles to bedroom windows and still escape in a fire?
Escape windows, quick-release grilles and the rules across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Do security grilles need planning permission?
When internal and external grilles need planning permission or listed building consent across the UK.
What do LPS 1175 security ratings mean?
How LPS 1175 ratings work, Issue 8 letter-number grades, the older SR scale, and how to check a certificate.
Shopfront grilles or roller shutters: which is better?
Comparing internal lattice grilles, open-mesh roller grilles and solid shutters for shops.
How do I measure a window or door for a security grille?
What to measure for a guide price, what the survey checks, and why depth matters.
Can landlords fit security grilles in rented homes and HMOs?
What landlords need to consider: escape windows, tenants' safety, shared buildings and keys.
How do I look after a retractable security grille?
Simple care that keeps grilles sliding and locking, and when to call for a service.
What colours and finishes can security grilles have?
Powder coating, galvanising, standard colours and RAL options, and which finish suits inside or outside.
Can security grilles be fitted to listed and period buildings?
Approaches that respect historic fabric, and how consent works for listed buildings.
What locks do security grilles use?
Lock boxes, cylinders, shoot bolts, padlocks and quick-release locks explained.
Do security grilles help with insurance?
How insurers treat grilles, why you should get requirements in writing, and what to ask.
How do I secure an empty property?
Steel screens, grilles and practical steps for homes, shops and offices left empty.
Security grilles, laminated glass or window film: which is best?
How grilles compare with laminated glazing and security film, and when to combine them.
Can a security grille go across a fire exit?
How grilles and gates can be used on escape routes in business premises without breaking fire safety law.
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