Door security gates in Hertford

Door security gates in Hertford: what will it cost?

As a guide, door security gates in Hertford 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.

Options for door security gates in Hertford

Retractable or hinged designs to suit the space beside the door
Steel frames fixed into masonry with anti-tamper fixings
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
Suitable for timber, uPVC, composite and aluminium doors

Fitting in Hertford and nearby

Hertford is about 17 miles from Watford, the main centre for Hertfordshire. We can survey and fit across the SG13 district and in nearby places such as Hoddesdon and Welwyn Garden City.

Hertfordshire mixes the garden cities of Letchworth and Welwyn, post-war new towns such as Stevenage, and historic centres like St Albans.

Common openings for door security gates:

Shop back doors and fire exits (with the right arrangements)
Office side entrances
Glazed kitchen and utility doors
Flat entrance doors onto communal areas

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.

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.

What the rules say in England

England

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.

Grilles across exits in business premises

In workplaces and other non-domestic premises, including the common parts of blocks of flats and HMOs, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 makes the responsible person keep escape routes and emergency exits available and easy to open while people are present. A grille across an exit should be unlocked and parked open whenever the building is occupied, and covered in the fire risk assessment.

How it works

Guide price online or by phone
Survey in Hertford
Accept the fixed quote
Installation by installers working under our contract

Door security gates in Hertford: questions

Which areas near Hertford do you cover?

We can arrange work in Hertford and in nearby Hoddesdon (4 miles), Welwyn Garden City (6 miles) and Hatfield (7 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.

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.

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.

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