Bespoke security grilles in Islington

How much should I budget for bespoke security grilles in Islington?

Budget £474 to £3,594 including VAT (£395 to £2,995 plus VAT) per opening for bespoke security grilles in Islington, 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.

What you can specify

Any RAL colour, galvanised or both
Design drawing agreed before fabrication
Very large or multi-section screens
Retractable, fixed, removable or hinged in bespoke shapes
Hidden or discreet fixings
Arched, curved, raked and odd-shaped grilles

Fitting in Islington and nearby

We arrange surveys and fitting in Islington and across the N1 postcode district, as well as in nearby Highbury (1 mile) and Holloway (1 mile). Dates depend on installer availability.

London's buildings range from Victorian and Edwardian terraces and mansion blocks to post-war estates, with long high streets of ground-floor shops below flats.

Where bespoke security grilles are most often used:

Churches and community halls
Listed and period buildings
Oversized commercial openings
Feature windows and atriums

What to think about first

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.

Consents and safety: England

England

Bedroom and escape windows

Approved Document B (fire safety) expects many habitable rooms in houses, especially first-floor rooms, to have an emergency escape window with an unobstructed opening of at least 0.33 m², at least 450 mm high and 450 mm wide, with the bottom of the opening no more than 1,100 mm above the floor. We only fit grilles over escape windows with a release that opens from inside without a key.

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.

How it works

Postcode and a few photos
On-site survey
Fixed written price
Fit, test and explain

Bespoke security grilles in Islington: questions

Do you cover Highbury as well as Islington?

Yes. As well as Islington, we can arrange surveys in nearby Highbury, Holloway and Camden Town, and elsewhere in Greater London.

Can bespoke grilles still be retractable?

Yes, within limits. Retractable grilles need straight tracks, so curved or arched parts are usually fixed.

How long do bespoke grilles take?

Longer than standard grilles because each is drawn and fabricated individually. The lead time is confirmed with the quote.

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.

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Other grilles in Islington

Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.