How much should I budget for door security gates in Hitchin?
As a guide, door security gates in Hitchin 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.
What goes into a door gate
- Locks operable from inside, outside or both
- Low-profile floor track options to reduce trip hazards
- Retractable or hinged designs to suit the space beside the door
- Steel frames fixed into masonry with anti-tamper fixings
- Powder-coated finishes to match door frames
- Can be combined with a letterbox gap or pet clearance where needed
Fitting in Hitchin and nearby
Surveys in Hitchin (SG4) are booked around installer availability. We also cover nearby Letchworth Garden City (3 miles), Stevenage (5 miles) and Luton (7 miles).
Hertfordshire mixes the garden cities of Letchworth and Welwyn, post-war new towns such as Stevenage, and historic centres like St Albans.
Where door security gates are most often used:
- Glazed kitchen and utility doors
- Shop back doors and fire exits (with the right arrangements)
- Flat entrance doors onto communal areas
- Office side entrances
What to think about first
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.
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 Hitchin: questions
Can you survey in Hitchin and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in Hitchin, Letchworth Garden City, Stevenage and elsewhere in Hertfordshire are booked around installer availability.
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.
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.
Door security gates in nearby towns
- Letchworth Garden City3 miles
- Stevenage5 miles
- Luton7 miles
- Harpenden10 miles
- Ampthill10 miles
- Welwyn Garden City11 miles
Other grilles in Hitchin
- Patio and bifold door grilles
- Roller security grilles
- Vacant property grilles and screens
- Front door security gates
- Fixed window grilles and bars
- French door grilles
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.