Fixed window grilles and bars in Guildford

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

As a guide, fixed window grilles and bars in Guildford 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 Guildford

Made to measure for arched and odd-shaped openings
Decorative bar patterns available for visible elevations
Welded steel frame with vertical bars or a grid
Bar spacing chosen to stop entry while keeping light
Anti-tamper bolts or resin anchors into masonry
Internal or external fixing

Fitting in Guildford and nearby

We can arrange fixed window grilles and bars across Guildford, the main centre for Surrey, and in nearby towns including Godalming, Woking and Aldershot.

Surrey is mostly suburban and commuter housing, from interwar semis to large detached homes, with busy town centres such as Guildford and Woking.

Common openings for fixed window grilles and bars:

Basement and cellar windows
Toilet and utility windows
Outbuildings and workshops
Commercial back elevations

Getting the right fixed grille for your building

Finish

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

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

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.

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.

How it works

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

Fixed window grilles and bars in Guildford: questions

Which areas near Guildford do you cover?

We can arrange work in Guildford and in nearby Godalming (4 miles), Woking (6 miles) and Aldershot (8 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.

Can fixed grilles be removed later?

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

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.

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.

Fixed window grilles and bars in nearby towns

Other grilles in Guildford

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