How much should I budget for door security gates in Oswestry?
As a guide, door security gates in Oswestry 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
- Suitable for timber, uPVC, composite and aluminium doors
- 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
- Powder-coated finishes to match door frames
Fitting in Oswestry and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting in Oswestry and across the SY11 postcode district, as well as in nearby Shrewsbury (16 miles) and Chester (24 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
Shropshire mixes Telford's modern estates and business units with timber-framed and listed centres in Shrewsbury and Ludlow.
Where door security gates are most often used:
- Back and side doors of houses
- Shop back doors and fire exits (with the right arrangements)
- Glazed kitchen and utility doors
- 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.
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 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 Oswestry: questions
Can you survey in Oswestry and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in Oswestry, Shrewsbury, Chester and elsewhere in Shropshire 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.
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
- Shrewsbury16 miles
- Chester24 miles
- Wellington25 miles
- Telford28 miles
- Ellesmere Port30 miles
- Crewe30 miles
Other grilles in Oswestry
- Roller security grilles
- Removable security grilles
- Counter and hatch grilles
- Bi-folding security gates
- Security grille repairs
- Patio and bifold door grilles
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.