How much should I budget for French door grilles in Derry?
Budget £954 to £2,034 including VAT (£795 to £1,695 plus VAT) per pair of doors for French door grilles in Derry, 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.
What you can specify
- Pair of leaves meeting at a central lock
- Each side opens independently
- Matches white, black or wood-effect frames
- Low-profile floor track
- Set back to clear inward-opening doors
- Locks keyed alike with other grilles in the house
Fitting in Derry and nearby
We can arrange French door grilles across Derry, the main centre for County Londonderry, and in nearby towns including Strabane, Limavady and Coleraine.
County Londonderry centres on Derry's walled city and Victorian streets, with Coleraine and Limavady further east.
Where French door grilles are most often used:
- Period homes with timber French doors
- Juliet balconies on upper floors (with escape in mind)
- Ground-floor flats
- French doors to gardens
What to think about first
Upper floors
A grille behind Juliet balcony doors needs to keep any required escape route usable.
Curtains and blinds
Stack positions are planned around curtain tracks and returns.
Consents and safety: Northern Ireland
Bedroom and escape windows
Fire safety in new building work in Northern Ireland is covered by the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 and Technical Booklet E. Where a room relies on a window for escape, nothing fitted over it should stop it being used. We only fit grilles over escape windows with a keyless internal release.
Listed buildings and conservation areas
Listed buildings in Northern Ireland need listed building consent for works affecting their character, with the council deciding and the Department for Communities' Historic Environment Division advising. Conservation areas bring extra scrutiny of external changes.
How it works
- Postcode and a few photos
- On-site survey
- Fixed written price
- Fit, test and explain
French door grilles in Derry: questions
Which areas near Derry do you cover?
We can arrange work in Derry and in nearby Strabane (13 miles), Limavady (15 miles) and Coleraine (27 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
Do French door grilles need a floor track?
Usually a low-profile one, which keeps the grille rigid and is easy to step over.
Will the grille match my doors?
We powder-coat grilles in white, black, anthracite or a RAL colour close to your frames.
Can French door grilles open one side only?
Yes. Each leaf runs independently, so you can open one side and leave the other closed.
French door grilles in nearby towns
Other grilles in Derry
- Removable security grilles
- Hinged security gates
- Security grille installation
- Internal security grilles
- Security grille repairs
- Grille lock replacement and upgrades
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.