French door grilles in March

How much should I budget for French door grilles in March?

Budget £954 to £2,034 including VAT (£795 to £1,695 plus VAT) per pair of doors for French door grilles in March, supplied and fitted. Size, number of leaves, colour and access all move the price, which is fixed in writing after the survey.

French door grilles are usually a pair of retractable grilles that fold to each side of the doors and meet in the centre, where they lock together. They protect the glazing and the meeting stiles, which are the weak point of many French doors.

Specification at a glance

Small stacks at each side of the doors
Low-profile floor track
Pair of leaves meeting at a central lock
Each side opens independently
Matches white, black or wood-effect frames
Set back to clear inward-opening doors

Fitting in March and nearby

Whether you are in central March or at the edge of the PE15 district, we can arrange a survey. Nearby Wisbech and Peterborough are covered too.

Cambridgeshire includes listed college-town streets in Cambridge, the Victorian terraces and newer estates of Peterborough, and fenland market towns.

Where French door grilles are most often used:

Ground-floor flats
Period homes with timber French doors
French doors to gardens
Juliet balconies on upper floors (with escape in mind)

What to think about first

Door swing

Inward-opening doors need the grille set back far enough to clear the leaves.

Curtains and blinds

Stack positions are planned around curtain tracks and returns.

Consents and safety: England

England

Grilles inside the glass

A grille fitted inside the glass does not normally need planning permission, because it does not materially change how the building looks from outside. If the building is listed, listed building consent may still be needed.

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

Postcode and a few photos
On-site survey
Fixed written price
Fit, test and explain