Door security gates in Lowestoft

Door security gates in Lowestoft: what will it cost?

Our guide range for door security gates in Lowestoft is £714 to £1,554 including VAT (£595 to £1,295 plus VAT) per door, including fitting. The survey is free for new installations and your fixed price follows in writing.

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

Additional shoot bolts into the floor and head for wider gates
Can be combined with a letterbox gap or pet clearance where needed
Suitable for timber, uPVC, composite and aluminium doors
Powder-coated finishes to match door frames
Low-profile floor track options to reduce trip hazards
Retractable or hinged designs to suit the space beside the door

Fitting in Lowestoft and nearby

We arrange surveys and fitting in Lowestoft and across the NR32 postcode district, as well as in nearby Great Yarmouth (9 miles) and Norwich (22 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.

Suffolk has timber-framed and listed buildings in its market towns, Ipswich's Victorian terraces and waterfront, and coastal towns such as Lowestoft.

Common openings for door security gates:

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

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.

Retractable or hinged

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

What the rules say in England

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

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

Door security gates in Lowestoft: questions

Which areas near Lowestoft do you cover?

We can arrange work in Lowestoft and in nearby Great Yarmouth (9 miles), Norwich (22 miles) and Wymondham (28 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.

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.

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.

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Other grilles in Lowestoft

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