How much should I budget for French door grilles in Torquay?
As a guide, French door grilles in Torquay 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.
Choices you can make
- Locks keyed alike with other grilles in the house
- Optional shoot bolts top and bottom
- Pair of leaves meeting at a central lock
- Each side opens independently
- Small stacks at each side of the doors
- Matches white, black or wood-effect frames
Fitting in Torquay and nearby
We can arrange French door grilles anywhere in Torquay, and in nearby Paignton, Newton Abbot and Exmouth. Tell us your postcode and we will offer dates.
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:
- Dining rooms and kitchens
- Period homes with timber French doors
- French doors to gardens
- Ground-floor flats
What to think about first
Curtains and blinds
Stack positions are planned around curtain tracks and returns.
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 Torquay: questions
Which areas near Torquay do you cover?
We can arrange work in Torquay and in nearby Paignton (3 miles), Newton Abbot (6 miles) and Exmouth (12 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
Can French door grilles open one side only?
Yes. Each leaf runs independently, so you can open one side and leave the other closed.
How long does it take to fit?
Usually two to three hours once the grilles arrive.
Will the grille match my doors?
We powder-coat grilles in white, black, anthracite or a RAL colour close to your frames.
French door grilles in nearby towns
Other grilles in Torquay
- Removable security grilles
- Front door security gates
- Shopfront security grilles
- Bi-folding security gates
- Security grille repairs
- Bespoke security grilles
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.