Door security gates in Crawley: what will it cost?
As a guide, door security gates in Crawley 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 goes into a door gate
- Locks operable from inside, outside or both
- Additional shoot bolts into the floor and head for wider gates
- Retractable or hinged designs to suit the space beside the door
- Powder-coated finishes to match door frames
- Steel frames fixed into masonry with anti-tamper fixings
- Low-profile floor track options to reduce trip hazards
Fitting in Crawley and nearby
Surveys in Crawley (RH11) are booked around installer availability, as they are in nearby Horley (4 miles) and Horsham (7 miles).
West Sussex combines Crawley's new-town estates and commercial areas with coastal towns such as Worthing and historic Chichester.
Common openings for door security gates:
- Office side entrances
- Glazed kitchen and utility doors
- Shop back doors and fire exits (with the right arrangements)
- Back and side doors of houses
Getting the right door gate for your building
Retractable or hinged
Retractable gates need a parking space beside the door for the stack; hinged gates need clear swing space.
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
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.
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.
How it works
- Guide price online or by phone
- Survey in Crawley
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
Door security gates in Crawley: questions
Can you survey in Crawley and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in Crawley, Horley, Horsham and elsewhere in West Sussex are booked around 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.
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.
Door security gates in nearby towns
Other grilles in Crawley
- Removable security grilles
- Front door security gates
- Bi-folding security gates
- Security grille servicing
- Vacant property grilles and screens
- Home security grilles
Tell us about your door gate and we will come back with a guide price.