How much should I budget for French door grilles in Chorley?
As a guide, French door grilles in Chorley 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
- Small stacks at each side of the doors
- Matches white, black or wood-effect frames
- Each side opens independently
- Locks keyed alike with other grilles in the house
- Pair of leaves meeting at a central lock
Fitting in Chorley and nearby
We can arrange French door grilles anywhere in Chorley, and in nearby Leyland, Darwen and Wigan. Tell us your postcode and we will offer dates.
Lancashire is known for stone and red-brick terraces in its mill towns, Victorian seaside resorts such as Blackpool, and historic Lancaster.
Where French door grilles are most often used:
- Dining rooms and kitchens
- French doors to gardens
- Ground-floor flats
- Period homes with timber French doors
What to think about first
Curtains and blinds
Stack positions are planned around curtain tracks and returns.
Door swing
Inward-opening doors need the grille set back far enough to clear the leaves.
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 Chorley: questions
Do you cover Leyland as well as Chorley?
Yes. As well as Chorley, we can arrange surveys in nearby Leyland, Darwen and Wigan, and elsewhere in Lancashire.
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.
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 Chorley
- Retractable security grilles
- Internal security grilles
- Front door security gates
- Patio and bifold door grilles
- Fixed window grilles and bars
- Counter and hatch grilles
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.