How much should I budget for French door grilles in Exeter?
As a guide, French door grilles in Exeter cost £954 to £2,034 including VAT (£795 to £1,695 plus VAT) per pair of doors, supplied and fitted. The exact figure depends on size, type, finish and locking, and is confirmed in writing after the free 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.
Options for French door grilles in Exeter
- Each side opens independently
- Optional shoot bolts top and bottom
- Matches white, black or wood-effect frames
- Pair of leaves meeting at a central lock
- Low-profile floor track
- Small stacks at each side of the doors
Fitting in Exeter and nearby
Exeter is about 36 miles from Plymouth, the main centre for Devon. We can survey and fit across the EX1 district and in nearby places such as Exmouth and Tiverton.
Devon runs from post-war Plymouth and Exeter city centres to Victorian seaside terraces in Torbay and thatched and stone cottages inland.
Where French door grilles are most often used:
- Period homes with timber French doors
- Juliet balconies on upper floors (with escape in mind)
- Dining rooms and kitchens
- French doors to gardens
What to think about first
One side or both
A centre-meeting pair lets you open one side for everyday use.
Door swing
Inward-opening doors need the grille set back far enough to clear the leaves.
Consents and safety: 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
- Postcode and a few photos
- On-site survey
- Fixed written price
- Fit, test and explain
French door grilles in Exeter: questions
Can you survey in Exeter and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in Exeter, Exmouth, Tiverton and elsewhere in Devon are booked around installer availability.
My French doors open inwards. Can I still have a grille?
Yes. The grille is set back from the doors so they can swing open, or fitted outside if there is no room inside.
Do French door grilles need a floor track?
Usually a low-profile one, which keeps the grille rigid and is easy to step over.
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 Exeter
- LPS 1175 certified security grilles
- Security grille installation
- Security grille repairs
- Door security gates
- Home security grilles
- Front door security gates
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.