How much should I budget for French door grilles in Becontree?
As a guide, French door grilles in Becontree 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 Becontree
- Locks keyed alike with other grilles in the house
- Small stacks at each side of the doors
- Matches white, black or wood-effect frames
- Optional shoot bolts top and bottom
- Each side opens independently
- Low-profile floor track
Fitting in Becontree and nearby
Becontree is about 11 miles from Central London, the main centre for Greater London. We can survey and fit across the RM9 district and in nearby places such as Dagenham and Barking.
London's buildings range from Victorian and Edwardian terraces and mansion blocks to post-war estates, with long high streets of ground-floor shops below flats.
Where French door grilles are most often used:
- French doors to gardens
- Dining rooms and kitchens
- Period homes with timber French doors
- 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.
Upper floors
A grille behind Juliet balcony doors needs to keep any required escape route usable.
Consents and safety: 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
French door grilles in Becontree: questions
Do you cover Dagenham as well as Becontree?
Yes. As well as Becontree, we can arrange surveys in nearby Dagenham, Barking and Ilford, and elsewhere in Greater London.
How long does it take to fit?
Usually two to three hours once the grilles arrive.
Do French door grilles need a floor track?
Usually a low-profile one, which keeps the grille rigid and is easy to step over.
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.
French door grilles in nearby towns
Other grilles in Becontree
- Roller security grilles
- Bi-folding security gates
- Front door security gates
- Counter and hatch grilles
- Commercial security grilles
- Security grille repairs
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.