Fixed window grilles and bars in Basildon

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

Most fixed window grilles and bars in Basildon fall within £234 to £714 including VAT (£195 to £595 plus VAT) per window for supply and fitting. We confirm a fixed price in writing after a free survey, before anything is ordered.

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.

Choices you can make

Anti-tamper bolts or resin anchors into masonry
No lock to maintain
Galvanised, powder-coated or both for external use
Internal or external fixing
Decorative bar patterns available for visible elevations
Made to measure for arched and odd-shaped openings

Fitting in Basildon and nearby

We can arrange fixed window grilles and bars anywhere in Basildon, and in nearby Stanford-le-Hope, Wickford and Billericay. Tell us your postcode and we will offer dates.

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:

Rear storerooms and plant rooms
Toilet and utility windows
Outbuildings and workshops
Commercial back elevations

Getting the right fixed grille for your building

Inside or outside

Inside fixing keeps the grille away from weather and tampering. Outside fixing suits windows with no internal access or depth.

Finish

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

What the rules say in England

England

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.

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

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

Fixed window grilles and bars in Basildon: questions

Which areas near Basildon do you cover?

We can arrange work in Basildon and in nearby Stanford-le-Hope (3 miles), Wickford (4 miles) and Billericay (4 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.

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.

Can fixed grilles be removed later?

Yes, by unbolting them from inside, though anti-tamper fixings are deliberately awkward to remove.

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.

Fixed window grilles and bars in nearby towns

Other grilles in Basildon

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