Fixed window grilles and bars in Chelmsford

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

As a guide, fixed window grilles and bars in Chelmsford 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.

Options for fixed window grilles and bars in Chelmsford

Galvanised, powder-coated or both for external use
Anti-tamper bolts or resin anchors into masonry
Decorative bar patterns available for visible elevations
Bar spacing chosen to stop entry while keeping light
No lock to maintain
Internal or external fixing

Fitting in Chelmsford and nearby

Chelmsford is about 17 miles from Southend-on-Sea, the main centre for Essex. We can survey and fit across the CM1 district and in nearby places such as Billericay and Witham.

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
Commercial back elevations
Basement and cellar windows

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.

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

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 Chelmsford
Accept the fixed quote
Installation by installers working under our contract

Fixed window grilles and bars in Chelmsford: questions

Can you survey in Chelmsford and nearby towns?

Yes. Surveys in Chelmsford, Billericay, Witham and elsewhere in Essex are booked around installer availability.

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.

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.

Fixed window grilles and bars in nearby towns

Other grilles in Chelmsford

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