How much should I budget for French door grilles in New Malden?
As a guide, French door grilles in New Malden 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
- Low-profile floor track
- Matches white, black or wood-effect frames
- Each side opens independently
- Locks keyed alike with other grilles in the house
- Set back to clear inward-opening doors
- Optional shoot bolts top and bottom
Fitting in New Malden and nearby
We can arrange French door grilles anywhere in New Malden, and in nearby Surbiton, Morden and Wimbledon. Tell us your postcode and we will offer dates.
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
- Ground-floor flats
- Juliet balconies on upper floors (with escape in mind)
- Period homes with timber French doors
What to think about first
Curtains and blinds
Stack positions are planned around curtain tracks and returns.
Upper floors
A grille behind Juliet balcony doors needs to keep any required escape route usable.
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 New Malden: questions
Can you survey in New Malden and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in New Malden, Surbiton, Morden and elsewhere in Greater London 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.
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.
French door grilles in nearby towns
Other grilles in New Malden
- Door security gates
- Window security grilles
- Shopfront security grilles
- Internal security grilles
- Bespoke security grilles
- Hinged security gates
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.