Door security gates in Pimlico: what will it cost?
Most door security gates in Pimlico fall within £714 to £1,554 including VAT (£595 to £1,295 plus VAT) per door for supply and fitting. We confirm a fixed price in writing after a free survey, before anything is ordered.
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 you can specify
- Retractable or hinged designs to suit the space beside the door
- Locks operable from inside, outside or both
- Low-profile floor track options to reduce trip hazards
- Powder-coated finishes to match door frames
- Can be combined with a letterbox gap or pet clearance where needed
- Additional shoot bolts into the floor and head for wider gates
Fitting in Pimlico and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting in Pimlico and across the SW1V postcode district, as well as in nearby Battersea (1 mile) and Chelsea (1 mile). Dates depend on installer availability.
London's buildings range from Victorian and Edwardian terraces and mansion blocks to post-war estates, with long high streets of ground-floor shops below flats.
Common openings for door security gates:
- Glazed kitchen and utility doors
- Shop back doors and fire exits (with the right arrangements)
- Office side entrances
- Flat entrance doors onto communal areas
Getting the right door gate for your building
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.
Retractable or hinged
Retractable gates need a parking space beside the door for the stack; hinged gates need clear swing space.
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 Pimlico
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
Door security gates in Pimlico: questions
Can you survey in Pimlico and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in Pimlico, Battersea, Chelsea and elsewhere in Greater London 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.
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.
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 Pimlico
- Window security grilles
- Commercial security grilles
- Internal security grilles
- Grille lock replacement and upgrades
- Security grille repairs
- Bespoke security grilles
Tell us about your door gate and we will come back with a guide price.