How much should I budget for French door grilles in Richmond?
As a guide, French door grilles in Richmond 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.
Specification at a glance
- Set back to clear inward-opening doors
- Optional shoot bolts top and bottom
- Pair of leaves meeting at a central lock
- Each side opens independently
- Locks keyed alike with other grilles in the house
- Matches white, black or wood-effect frames
Fitting in Richmond and nearby
Whether you are in central Richmond or at the edge of the TW9 district, we can arrange a survey. Nearby Isleworth and Hounslow are covered too.
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:
- Dining rooms and kitchens
- Period homes with timber French doors
- Ground-floor flats
- Juliet balconies on upper floors (with escape in mind)
What to think about first
One side or both
A centre-meeting pair lets you open one side for everyday use.
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 Richmond: questions
Do you cover Isleworth as well as Richmond?
Yes. As well as Richmond, we can arrange surveys in nearby Isleworth, Hounslow and Barnes, 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 Richmond
- Roller security grilles
- Removable security grilles
- Grille lock replacement and upgrades
- Fixed window grilles and bars
- Escape window grilles (quick release)
- Security grille installation
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.