Fixed window grilles and bars in Thatcham

Fixed window grilles and bars in Thatcham: what will it cost?

Fixed window grilles and bars in Thatcham typically cost £234 to £714 including VAT (£195 to £595 plus VAT) per window, supplied and fitted. Use the quote tool for a guide figure, then we survey and confirm a fixed price.

A fixed window grille is a welded steel frame of bars bolted permanently over or inside a window. It has no moving parts and no lock to pick, which makes it the simplest and most economical grille for openings that are never used for access or escape.

What you can specify

Bar spacing chosen to stop entry while keeping light
Made to measure for arched and odd-shaped openings
Internal or external fixing
Decorative bar patterns available for visible elevations
Galvanised, powder-coated or both for external use
No lock to maintain

Fitting in Thatcham and nearby

We arrange surveys and fitting in Thatcham and across the RG18 postcode district, as well as in nearby Newbury (3 miles) and Basingstoke (12 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.

Berkshire mixes Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Reading, commuter semis along the Thames Valley and modern business parks around Slough and Bracknell.

Common openings for fixed window grilles and bars:

Toilet and utility windows
Basement and cellar windows
Outbuildings and workshops
Commercial back elevations

Getting the right fixed grille for your building

Finish

External grilles last longest when hot-dip galvanised and then powder-coated.

Appearance

On front elevations or period buildings a decorative or slimmer bar pattern may sit better than a plain grid.

What the rules say in England

England

External grilles and planning

External grilles and shutters on shops and other commercial buildings normally need planning permission from the local council because they change the building's appearance. Many councils' shopfront guides favour internal, open-lattice grilles, particularly in conservation areas.

Bedroom and escape windows

Approved Document B (fire safety) expects many habitable rooms in houses, especially first-floor rooms, to have an emergency escape window with an unobstructed opening of at least 0.33 m², at least 450 mm high and 450 mm wide, with the bottom of the opening no more than 1,100 mm above the floor. We only fit grilles over escape windows with a release that opens from inside without a key.

How it works

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

Fixed window grilles and bars in Thatcham: questions

Which areas near Thatcham do you cover?

We can arrange work in Thatcham and in nearby Newbury (3 miles), Basingstoke (12 miles) and Reading (13 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.

Can fixed bars go on a bedroom window?

Generally no. Bedroom and upstairs habitable room windows often need to work as escape windows, so they should have an openable grille with a keyless internal release.

Do fixed grilles need planning permission?

Internal fixed grilles usually do not. External grilles on front elevations, listed buildings or in conservation areas may need consent, so we check before ordering.

Will fixed bars rust?

Galvanised and powder-coated steel is designed for years of outdoor use. Chips in the coating should be touched up to keep the protection intact.

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Other grilles in Thatcham

Tell us about your fixed grille and we will come back with a guide price.