French door grilles in Swanley: what will it cost?
Most French door grilles in Swanley 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 you can specify
- Low-profile floor track
- Matches white, black or wood-effect frames
- Set back to clear inward-opening doors
- Each side opens independently
- Locks keyed alike with other grilles in the house
- Pair of leaves meeting at a central lock
Fitting in Swanley and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting in Swanley and across the BR8 postcode district, as well as in nearby Bexley (3 miles) and Dartford (4 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
Kent ranges from Medway's Victorian terraces and Thanet's seaside towns to listed medieval centres such as Canterbury and Rochester.
Common openings for French door grilles:
- Ground-floor flats
- French doors to gardens
- Dining rooms and kitchens
- Juliet balconies on upper floors (with escape in mind)
Getting the right French door grille for your building
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.
What the rules say in 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
- Guide price online or by phone
- Survey in Swanley
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
French door grilles in Swanley: questions
Can you survey in Swanley and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in Swanley, Bexley, Dartford and elsewhere in Kent 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.
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 Swanley
- Patio and bifold door grilles
- Window security grilles
- Bespoke security grilles
- Removable security grilles
- Front door security gates
- Home security grilles
Tell us about your French door grille and we will come back with a guide price.