French door grilles in Darlington

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

Most French door grilles in Darlington fall within £954 to £2,034 including VAT (£795 to £1,695 plus VAT) per pair of doors for supply and fitting. We confirm a fixed price in writing after a free survey, before anything is ordered.

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

Pair of leaves meeting at a central lock
Each side opens independently
Low-profile floor track
Locks keyed alike with other grilles in the house
Small stacks at each side of the doors
Set back to clear inward-opening doors

Fitting in Darlington and nearby

We can arrange French door grilles anywhere in Darlington, and in nearby Newton Aycliffe, Stockton-on-Tees and Thornaby-on-Tees. Tell us your postcode and we will offer dates.

County Durham's stock is dominated by brick terraces in former colliery towns, alongside the listed historic core of Durham city and Teesside's commercial centres.

Where French door grilles are most often used:

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

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

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