How much should I budget for fixed window grilles and bars in Southampton?
Budget £234 to £714 including VAT (£195 to £595 plus VAT) per window for fixed window grilles and bars in Southampton, supplied and fitted. Size, number of leaves, colour and access all move the price, which is fixed in writing after the 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 Southampton
- Galvanised, powder-coated or both for external use
- Bar spacing chosen to stop entry while keeping light
- Welded steel frame with vertical bars or a grid
- Made to measure for arched and odd-shaped openings
- No lock to maintain
- Anti-tamper bolts or resin anchors into masonry
Fitting in Southampton and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting across Southampton and the SO15 postcode district, and in nearby Hythe (3 miles), Totton (4 miles) and Eastleigh.
Hampshire runs from Portsmouth's dense Victorian terraces and Southampton's post-war centre to market towns such as Winchester with large conservation areas.
Where fixed window grilles and bars are most often used:
- Commercial back elevations
- Outbuildings and workshops
- Toilet and utility windows
- Rear storerooms and plant rooms
What to think about first
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.
Consents and safety: 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
- Postcode and a few photos
- On-site survey
- Fixed written price
- Fit, test and explain
Fixed window grilles and bars in Southampton: questions
Do you cover Hythe as well as Southampton?
Yes. As well as Southampton, we can arrange surveys in nearby Hythe, Totton and Eastleigh, and elsewhere in Hampshire.
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.
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.
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 Southampton
- Removable security grilles
- French door grilles
- Home security grilles
- Front door security gates
- Grille lock replacement and upgrades
- Bespoke security grilles
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.