How much should I budget for French door grilles in Chatham?
Most French door grilles in Chatham 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.
What goes into a French door grille
- Matches white, black or wood-effect frames
- Locks keyed alike with other grilles in the house
- Pair of leaves meeting at a central lock
- Optional shoot bolts top and bottom
- Small stacks at each side of the doors
- Each side opens independently
Fitting in Chatham and nearby
Surveys in Chatham (ME4) are booked around installer availability. We also cover nearby Gillingham (1 mile), Rochester (1 mile) and Strood (2 miles).
Kent ranges from Medway's Victorian terraces and Thanet's seaside towns to listed medieval centres such as Canterbury and Rochester.
Where French door grilles are most often used:
- Ground-floor flats
- Period homes with timber French doors
- Juliet balconies on upper floors (with escape in mind)
- Dining rooms and kitchens
What to think about first
Door swing
Inward-opening doors need the grille set back far enough to clear the leaves.
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 Chatham: questions
Do you cover Gillingham as well as Chatham?
Yes. As well as Chatham, we can arrange surveys in nearby Gillingham, Rochester and Strood, and elsewhere in Kent.
Can French door grilles open one side only?
Yes. Each leaf runs independently, so you can open one side and leave the other closed.
Will the grille match my doors?
We powder-coat grilles in white, black, anthracite or a RAL colour close to your frames.
Do French door grilles need a floor track?
Usually a low-profile one, which keeps the grille rigid and is easy to step over.
French door grilles in nearby towns
Other grilles in Chatham
- Escape window grilles (quick release)
- Hinged security gates
- Internal security grilles
- Patio and bifold door grilles
- Security grille servicing
- Shopfront security grilles
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.