Bi-folding security gates in Blackburn: what will it cost?
Budget £954 to £2,634 including VAT (£795 to £2,195 plus VAT) per opening for bi-folding security gates in Blackburn, supplied and fitted. Size, number of leaves, colour and access all move the price, which is fixed in writing after the survey.
A bi-folding security gate is made of hinged leaves of vertical bars that fold against each other as they slide along a top track. It covers wide openings like a retractable grille but folds into fewer, flatter panels with no scissor lattice.
Specification at a glance
- Black, anthracite and RAL colours
- Fold to one or both sides
- Top-hung on a heavy track with bottom guides
- Mesh or solid infill panels on request
- Suits openings from a single door width to several metres
- Lock box on the leading leaf plus shoot bolts
Fitting in Blackburn and nearby
Whether you are in central Blackburn or at the edge of the BB1 district, we can arrange a survey. Nearby Darwen and Accrington are covered too.
Lancashire is known for stone and red-brick terraces in its mill towns, Victorian seaside resorts such as Blackpool, and historic Lancaster.
Common openings for bi-folding security gates:
- Restaurant and bar frontages
- Garden room and orangery openings
- Wide internal openings
- Office receptions and showrooms
Getting the right bi-fold gate for your building
Look
Bi-folds read as a screen rather than a lattice, which suits modern interiors.
Folded stack size
Leaves stack flatter than a lattice but each leaf has a fixed width, so the stack is planned with the room layout.
What the rules say in England
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.
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 Blackburn
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
Bi-folding security gates in Blackburn: questions
Can you survey in Blackburn and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in Blackburn, Darwen, Accrington and elsewhere in Lancashire are booked around installer availability.
What is the difference between a bi-fold gate and a retractable grille?
A retractable grille uses a scissor lattice that concertinas; a bi-fold gate uses rigid hinged leaves that fold flat. Bi-folds look more architectural; retractables fold into a narrower stack.
Can bi-fold gates be powder-coated to match our frames?
Yes, in most RAL colours.
Can a bi-fold gate go outside?
Yes, with galvanised steel and an external-grade track, though most are fitted inside.
Bi-folding security gates in nearby towns
Other grilles in Blackburn
- Hinged security gates
- LPS 1175 certified security grilles
- Retractable security grilles
- Shopfront security grilles
- Patio and bifold door grilles
- Door security gates
Tell us about your bi-fold gate and we will come back with a guide price.