How much should I budget for door security gates in Thatcham?
Door security gates in Thatcham typically cost £714 to £1,554 including VAT (£595 to £1,295 plus VAT) per door, supplied and fitted. Use the quote tool for a guide figure, then we survey and confirm a fixed price.
A door security gate is a steel grille fitted across a doorway, either as a retractable concertina gate or a hinged gate on its own frame. Locked, it holds the opening even if the door itself is forced or its glass is broken.
Choices you can make
- Steel frames fixed into masonry with anti-tamper fixings
- Low-profile floor track options to reduce trip hazards
- Additional shoot bolts into the floor and head for wider gates
- Powder-coated finishes to match door frames
- Can be combined with a letterbox gap or pet clearance where needed
- Suitable for timber, uPVC, composite and aluminium doors
Fitting in Thatcham and nearby
We can arrange door security gates anywhere in Thatcham, and in nearby Newbury, Basingstoke and Reading. Tell us your postcode and we will offer dates.
Berkshire mixes Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Reading, commuter semis along the Thames Valley and modern business parks around Slough and Bracknell.
Where door security gates are most often used:
- Office side entrances
- Shop back doors and fire exits (with the right arrangements)
- Glazed kitchen and utility doors
- Back and side doors of houses
What to think about first
Retractable or hinged
Retractable gates need a parking space beside the door for the stack; hinged gates need clear swing space.
Which side you lock from
A gate that is only locked from inside suits most homes. If the door is your way out at night, choose a gate that also locks from outside.
Consents and safety: 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.
Grilles in rented homes
Landlords in England must keep rented homes free from serious hazards under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, which includes fire. A grille that stops a tenant using an escape window can create a hazard, so grilles in rented homes should have keyless internal releases.
How it works
- Postcode and a few photos
- On-site survey
- Fixed written price
- Fit, test and explain
Door security gates in Thatcham: questions
Can you survey in Thatcham and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in Thatcham, Newbury, Basingstoke and elsewhere in Berkshire are booked around installer availability.
Is a security gate better inside or outside the door?
Inside is usual for back doors because the gate is protected and the door still seals against the weather. Outside works for recessed doorways or where the door opens inwards and would hit the gate.
How do I lock a door gate?
With a key-operated lock box on the closing edge, plus shoot bolts on wider gates. Thumb-turn and quick-release options are available on the inside face.
Can you fit a gate to a flat entrance door?
Yes, subject to the building owner's permission and any fire strategy for the block, as flat entrance doors in shared buildings often have a fire safety role.
Door security gates in nearby towns
Other grilles in Thatcham
- Bespoke security grilles
- Retractable security grilles
- Home security grilles
- Security grille servicing
- Security grille installation
- Removable security grilles
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.