Door security gates in Workington: what will it cost?
As a guide, door security gates in Workington cost £714 to £1,554 including VAT (£595 to £1,295 plus VAT) per door, supplied and fitted. The exact figure depends on size, type, finish and locking, and is confirmed in writing after the free survey.
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.
What goes into a door gate
- Low-profile floor track options to reduce trip hazards
- Can be combined with a letterbox gap or pet clearance where needed
- Suitable for timber, uPVC, composite and aluminium doors
- Locks operable from inside, outside or both
- Steel frames fixed into masonry with anti-tamper fixings
- Powder-coated finishes to match door frames
Fitting in Workington and nearby
Surveys in Workington (CA14) are booked around installer availability. We also cover nearby Whitehaven (7 miles), Carlisle (30 miles) and Penrith (32 miles).
Cumbria mixes stone-built houses in its market towns and Lake District villages with industrial-era terraces in Barrow, Workington and Whitehaven.
Common openings for door security gates:
- Shop back doors and fire exits (with the right arrangements)
- Glazed kitchen and utility doors
- Back and side doors of houses
- Office side entrances
Getting the right door gate for your building
Fire exits
On business premises a gate across an exit must not obstruct escape while anyone is inside. We discuss how it will be managed before recommending one.
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.
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 Workington
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
Door security gates in Workington: questions
Do you cover Whitehaven as well as Workington?
Yes. As well as Workington, we can arrange surveys in nearby Whitehaven, Carlisle and Penrith, and elsewhere in Cumbria.
Can a security gate go behind a fire exit door?
Only if it does not obstruct escape while the building is occupied. That normally means it is unlocked and parked open during opening hours and locked only when the premises are empty.
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.
Will a gate stop the door from opening?
No. The gate is measured so the door can open and close normally with the gate folded back or swung open.
Door security gates in nearby towns
Other grilles in Workington
- Security grille repairs
- Shopfront security grilles
- Retractable security grilles
- Vacant property grilles and screens
- Front door security gates
- Security grille servicing
Tell us about your door gate and we will come back with a guide price.