How much should I budget for French door grilles in Harpenden?
Budget £954 to £2,034 including VAT (£795 to £1,695 plus VAT) per pair of doors for French door grilles in Harpenden, supplied and fitted. Size, number of leaves, colour and access all move the price, which is fixed in writing after the 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
- Low-profile floor track
- Set back to clear inward-opening doors
- Small stacks at each side of the doors
- Optional shoot bolts top and bottom
- Matches white, black or wood-effect frames
- Locks keyed alike with other grilles in the house
Fitting in Harpenden and nearby
Whether you are in central Harpenden or at the edge of the AL5 district, we can arrange a survey. Nearby St Albans and Luton are covered too.
Hertfordshire mixes the garden cities of Letchworth and Welwyn, post-war new towns such as Stevenage, and historic centres like St Albans.
Where French door grilles are most often used:
- Juliet balconies on upper floors (with escape in mind)
- Ground-floor flats
- Period homes with timber French doors
- Dining rooms and kitchens
What to think about first
Upper floors
A grille behind Juliet balcony doors needs to keep any required escape route usable.
One side or both
A centre-meeting pair lets you open one side for everyday use.
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 Harpenden: questions
Can you survey in Harpenden and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in Harpenden, St Albans, Luton and elsewhere in Hertfordshire are booked around installer availability.
Do French door grilles need a floor track?
Usually a low-profile one, which keeps the grille rigid and is easy to step over.
Will the grille match my doors?
We powder-coat grilles in white, black, anthracite or a RAL colour close to your frames.
How long does it take to fit?
Usually two to three hours once the grilles arrive.
French door grilles in nearby towns
- St Albans5 miles
- Luton5 miles
- Hemel Hempstead6 miles
- Welwyn Garden City7 miles
- Hatfield7 miles
- Dunstable9 miles
Other grilles in Harpenden
- Security grille repairs
- Fixed window grilles and bars
- Internal security grilles
- Patio and bifold door grilles
- Counter and hatch grilles
- Roller security grilles
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.