Door security gates in Folkestone

How much should I budget for door security gates in Folkestone?

As a guide, door security gates in Folkestone 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 you can specify

Locks operable from inside, outside or both
Low-profile floor track options to reduce trip hazards
Steel frames fixed into masonry with anti-tamper fixings
Additional shoot bolts into the floor and head for wider gates
Suitable for timber, uPVC, composite and aluminium doors
Powder-coated finishes to match door frames

Fitting in Folkestone and nearby

We arrange surveys and fitting in Folkestone and across the CT19 postcode district, as well as in nearby Dover (7 miles) and Ashford (13 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.

Kent ranges from Medway's Victorian terraces and Thanet's seaside towns to listed medieval centres such as Canterbury and Rochester.

Where door security gates are most often used:

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

What to think about first

Retractable or hinged

Retractable gates need a parking space beside the door for the stack; hinged gates need clear swing space.

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.

Consents and safety: England

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 Folkestone: questions

Can you survey in Folkestone and nearby towns?

Yes. Surveys in Folkestone, Dover, Ashford and elsewhere in Kent 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.

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.

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.

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Other grilles in Folkestone

Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.