Bespoke security grilles in Reading: what will it cost?
Budget £474 to £3,594 including VAT (£395 to £2,995 plus VAT) per opening for bespoke security grilles in Reading, supplied and fitted. Size, number of leaves, colour and access all move the price, which is fixed in writing after the survey.
A bespoke security grille is designed and fabricated for one particular opening, such as an arched window, a curved bay, a very large screen or a period building where a standard grille would look wrong. It is measured on site, drawn up and made to suit.
Specification at a glance
- Arched, curved, raked and odd-shaped grilles
- Any RAL colour, galvanised or both
- Slim sections for period and listed buildings
- Decorative bar patterns and scroll work
- Retractable, fixed, removable or hinged in bespoke shapes
- Design drawing agreed before fabrication
Fitting in Reading and nearby
We can arrange bespoke security grilles across Reading, the main centre for Berkshire, and in nearby towns including Wokingham, Crowthorne and Yateley.
Berkshire mixes Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Reading, commuter semis along the Thames Valley and modern business parks around Slough and Bracknell.
Common openings for bespoke security grilles:
- Feature windows and atriums
- Churches and community halls
- Arched and Gothic windows
- Listed and period buildings
Getting the right bespoke grille for your building
Design approval
We agree a drawing showing bar layout, sections and finish before anything is made.
Consents
Listed buildings and conservation areas may need consent; bespoke designs are often how consent is won.
What the rules say in England
External grilles and planning
External grilles and shutters on shops and other commercial buildings normally need planning permission from the local council because they change the building's appearance. Many councils' shopfront guides favour internal, open-lattice grilles, particularly in conservation areas.
Listed buildings and conservation areas
Listed buildings need listed building consent for works that affect their character, which can include internal grilles and their fixings. In conservation areas, councils look closely at anything fitted to the outside. We recommend speaking to the council's conservation officer before ordering.
How it works
- Guide price online or by phone
- Survey in Reading
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
Bespoke security grilles in Reading: questions
Which areas near Reading do you cover?
We can arrange work in Reading and in nearby Wokingham (7 miles), Crowthorne (10 miles) and Yateley (10 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
Can a grille be designed for a listed building?
Yes. Slim sections, matched colours and minimal fixings help, but listed building consent is still needed for works that affect the building's character.
Can bespoke grilles still be retractable?
Yes, within limits. Retractable grilles need straight tracks, so curved or arched parts are usually fixed.
Can you copy an existing grille design?
We can make a grille in a similar style for a matching window. We do not copy other firms' registered designs.
Bespoke security grilles in nearby towns
- Wokingham7 miles
- Crowthorne10 miles
- Yateley10 miles
- Bracknell10 miles
- Sandhurst11 miles
- Maidenhead12 miles
Other grilles in Reading
- French door grilles
- Removable security grilles
- Patio and bifold door grilles
- LPS 1175 certified security grilles
- Internal security grilles
- Security grille repairs
Tell us about your bespoke grille and we will come back with a guide price.