Fixed window grilles and bars in Essex

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

As a guide, fixed window grilles and bars in Essex cost £234 to £714 including VAT (£195 to £595 plus VAT) per window, supplied and fitted. The exact figure depends on size, type, finish and locking, and is confirmed in writing after the free survey.

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 goes into a fixed grille

Internal or external fixing
Bar spacing chosen to stop entry while keeping light
Welded steel frame with vertical bars or a grid
Galvanised, powder-coated or both for external use
No lock to maintain
Decorative bar patterns available for visible elevations

Covering Essex

We can arrange surveys and fitting anywhere in Essex, including Southend-on-Sea and Basildon. Dates depend on installer availability. Choose your town below for local details.

Essex ranges from Victorian terraces in Southend and Colchester to new towns such as Harlow and Basildon and large commuter estates near London.

Common openings for fixed window grilles and bars:

Outbuildings and workshops
Commercial back elevations
Rear storerooms and plant rooms
Basement and cellar windows

Towns in Essex

Getting the right fixed grille for your building

Never needed for escape

A fixed grille should only go on a window that is not needed as an escape route. Bedrooms and upstairs habitable rooms usually need an openable alternative.

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

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.

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.

How it works

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

Fixed window grilles and bars in Essex: questions

Which towns in Essex do you cover?

We can arrange work anywhere in Essex, including Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Colchester, Chelmsford and Harlow, and in other towns across the area.

How are fixed grilles attached?

With anti-tamper bolts or resin anchors into solid masonry, or to a steel subframe where the wall is weak. Fixings are positioned so they cannot be reached from outside.

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.

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.

Other grilles in Essex

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

Free quote in Essex