How much should I budget for French door grilles in Witney?
Most French door grilles in Witney 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
- Pair of leaves meeting at a central lock
- Each side opens independently
- Optional shoot bolts top and bottom
- Locks keyed alike with other grilles in the house
- Small stacks at each side of the doors
- Low-profile floor track
Fitting in Witney and nearby
Surveys in Witney (OX28) are booked around installer availability. We also cover nearby Oxford (10 miles), Abingdon (12 miles) and Didcot (16 miles).
Oxfordshire includes Oxford's listed college and city-centre buildings, Cotswold-stone towns such as Witney, and growing towns like Bicester and Didcot.
Where French door grilles are most often used:
- French doors to gardens
- Dining rooms and kitchens
- Juliet balconies on upper floors (with escape in mind)
- Ground-floor flats
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 Witney: questions
Do you cover Oxford as well as Witney?
Yes. As well as Witney, we can arrange surveys in nearby Oxford, Abingdon and Didcot, and elsewhere in Oxfordshire.
Do French door grilles need a floor track?
Usually a low-profile one, which keeps the grille rigid and is easy to step over.
How long does it take to fit?
Usually two to three hours once the grilles arrive.
Will the grille match my doors?
We powder-coat grilles in white, black, anthracite or a RAL colour close to your frames.
French door grilles in nearby towns
Other grilles in Witney
- LPS 1175 certified security grilles
- Fixed window grilles and bars
- Internal security grilles
- Hinged security gates
- Removable security grilles
- Escape window grilles (quick release)
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.