How much should I budget for door security gates in Nelson?
Budget £714 to £1,554 including VAT (£595 to £1,295 plus VAT) per door for door security gates in Nelson, supplied and fitted. Size, number of leaves, colour and access all move the price, which is fixed in writing after the 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 Nelson
- Suitable for timber, uPVC, composite and aluminium doors
- Low-profile floor track options to reduce trip hazards
- Can be combined with a letterbox gap or pet clearance where needed
- Powder-coated finishes to match door frames
- Retractable or hinged designs to suit the space beside the door
- Additional shoot bolts into the floor and head for wider gates
Fitting in Nelson and nearby
Nelson is about 21 miles from Preston, the main centre for Lancashire. We can survey and fit across the BB9 district and in nearby places such as Colne and Burnley.
Lancashire is known for stone and red-brick terraces in its mill towns, Victorian seaside resorts such as Blackpool, and historic Lancaster.
Where door security gates are most often used:
- Office side entrances
- Back and side doors of houses
- Glazed kitchen and utility doors
- Shop back doors and fire exits (with the right arrangements)
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.
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
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
- Postcode and a few photos
- On-site survey
- Fixed written price
- Fit, test and explain
Door security gates in Nelson: questions
Can you survey in Nelson and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in Nelson, Colne, Burnley and elsewhere in Lancashire 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.
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.
Door security gates in nearby towns
Other grilles in Nelson
- Patio and bifold door grilles
- Escape window grilles (quick release)
- Hinged security gates
- Commercial security grilles
- Security grille installation
- Fixed window grilles and bars
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.