Door security gates in St Helens

Door security gates in St Helens: what will it cost?

As a guide, door security gates in St Helens 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.

Specification at a glance

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

Fitting in St Helens and nearby

Whether you are in central St Helens or at the edge of the WA10 district, we can arrange a survey. Nearby Prescot and Ashton-in-Makerfield are covered too.

Merseyside has Liverpool's Georgian quarter and Victorian terraces, the Wirral's suburbs, and large high-street and dockside commercial areas.

Common openings for door security gates:

Glazed kitchen and utility doors
Shop back doors and fire exits (with the right arrangements)
Back and side doors of houses
Office side entrances

Getting the right door gate for your building

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.

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.

What the rules say in 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

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

Door security gates in St Helens: questions

Which areas near St Helens do you cover?

We can arrange work in St Helens and in nearby Prescot (3 miles), Ashton-in-Makerfield (4 miles) and Huyton (5 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.

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 St Helens

Tell us about your door gate and we will come back with a guide price.