Door security gates in Atherton: what will it cost?
Most door security gates in Atherton 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.
Options for door security gates in Atherton
- Locks operable from inside, outside or both
- Steel frames fixed into masonry with anti-tamper fixings
- Retractable or hinged designs to suit the space beside the door
- Additional shoot bolts into the floor and head for wider gates
- Suitable for timber, uPVC, composite and aluminium doors
- Can be combined with a letterbox gap or pet clearance where needed
Fitting in Atherton and nearby
Atherton is about 11 miles from Manchester, the main centre for Greater Manchester. We can survey and fit across the M46 district and in nearby places such as Tyldesley and Westhoughton.
Greater Manchester is dominated by red-brick terraces and mill-town centres, with converted mills, modern city-centre flats and large retail parks.
Common openings for door security gates:
- Flat entrance doors onto communal areas
- Glazed kitchen and utility doors
- Shop back doors and fire exits (with the right arrangements)
- Office side entrances
Getting the right door gate for your building
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.
What the rules say in 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.
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.
How it works
- Guide price online or by phone
- Survey in Atherton
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
Door security gates in Atherton: questions
Which areas near Atherton do you cover?
We can arrange work in Atherton and in nearby Tyldesley (1 mile), Westhoughton (2 miles) and Leigh (2 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
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.
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.
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.
Door security gates in nearby towns
Other grilles in Atherton
- Internal security grilles
- Escape window grilles (quick release)
- Bi-folding security gates
- Security grille servicing
- Patio and bifold door grilles
- Vacant property grilles and screens
Tell us about your door gate and we will come back with a guide price.