Door security gates in Darlington

Door security gates in Darlington: what will it cost?

Budget £714 to £1,554 including VAT (£595 to £1,295 plus VAT) per door for door security gates in Darlington, supplied and fitted. Size, number of leaves, colour and access all move the price, which is fixed in writing after the 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.

Specification at a glance

Powder-coated finishes to match door frames
Low-profile floor track options to reduce trip hazards
Locks operable from inside, outside or both
Suitable for timber, uPVC, composite and aluminium doors
Can be combined with a letterbox gap or pet clearance where needed
Retractable or hinged designs to suit the space beside the door

Fitting in Darlington and nearby

Whether you are in central Darlington or at the edge of the DL3 district, we can arrange a survey. Nearby Newton Aycliffe and Stockton-on-Tees are covered too.

County Durham's stock is dominated by brick terraces in former colliery towns, alongside the listed historic core of Durham city and Teesside's commercial centres.

Common openings for door security gates:

Office side entrances
Glazed kitchen and utility doors
Shop back doors and fire exits (with the right arrangements)
Back and side doors of houses

Getting the right door gate for your building

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.

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.

What the rules say in England

England

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.

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 Darlington
Accept the fixed quote
Installation by installers working under our contract

Door security gates in Darlington: questions

Do you cover Newton Aycliffe as well as Darlington?

Yes. As well as Darlington, we can arrange surveys in nearby Newton Aycliffe, Stockton-on-Tees and Thornaby-on-Tees, and elsewhere in Durham.

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.

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.

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Other grilles in Darlington

Tell us about your door gate and we will come back with a guide price.