Fixed window grilles and bars in South Croydon: what will it cost?
As a guide, fixed window grilles and bars in South Croydon 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
- Made to measure for arched and odd-shaped openings
- No lock to maintain
- Anti-tamper bolts or resin anchors into masonry
- Decorative bar patterns available for visible elevations
- Welded steel frame with vertical bars or a grid
- Internal or external fixing
Fitting in South Croydon and nearby
Surveys in South Croydon (CR2) are booked around installer availability. We also cover nearby Croydon (1 mile), Purley (2 miles) and Wallington (3 miles).
London's buildings range from Victorian and Edwardian terraces and mansion blocks to post-war estates, with long high streets of ground-floor shops below flats.
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
Appearance
On front elevations or period buildings a decorative or slimmer bar pattern may sit better than a plain grid.
Inside or outside
Inside fixing keeps the grille away from weather and tampering. Outside fixing suits windows with no internal access or depth.
What the rules say in 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 South Croydon
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
Fixed window grilles and bars in South Croydon: questions
Can you survey in South Croydon and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in South Croydon, Croydon, Purley and elsewhere in Greater London 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 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.
Fixed window grilles and bars in nearby towns
Other grilles in South Croydon
- Hinged security gates
- French door grilles
- Shopfront security grilles
- Vacant property grilles and screens
- Grille lock replacement and upgrades
- Commercial security grilles
Tell us about your fixed grille and we will come back with a guide price.