How much should I budget for door security gates in Plymouth?
Door security gates in Plymouth 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.
What goes into a door gate
- Low-profile floor track options to reduce trip hazards
- Powder-coated finishes to match door frames
- Additional shoot bolts into the floor and head for wider gates
- Steel frames fixed into masonry with anti-tamper fixings
- Locks operable from inside, outside or both
- Can be combined with a letterbox gap or pet clearance where needed
Fitting in Plymouth and nearby
We can arrange door security gates across Plymouth, the main centre for Devon, and in nearby towns including Paignton, Newton Abbot and Bodmin.
Devon runs from post-war Plymouth and Exeter city centres to Victorian seaside terraces in Torbay and thatched and stone cottages inland.
Where door security gates are most often used:
- Office side entrances
- Glazed kitchen and utility doors
- Back and side doors of houses
- Flat entrance doors onto communal areas
What to think about first
Floor track
A full track gives the most rigid gate. If the doorway is a busy route or has level access, ask for a low-profile or recessed track.
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.
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
- Postcode and a few photos
- On-site survey
- Fixed written price
- Fit, test and explain
Door security gates in Plymouth: questions
Which areas near Plymouth do you cover?
We can arrange work in Plymouth and in nearby Paignton (26 miles), Newton Abbot (26 miles) and Bodmin (26 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
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.
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 Plymouth
- Roller security grilles
- Fixed window grilles and bars
- Bespoke security grilles
- Front door security gates
- Vacant property grilles and screens
- Commercial security grilles
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.