How much should I budget for French door grilles in Burton upon Trent?
Budget £954 to £2,034 including VAT (£795 to £1,695 plus VAT) per pair of doors for French door grilles in Burton upon Trent, 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.
Options for French door grilles in Burton upon Trent
- Matches white, black or wood-effect frames
- Each side opens independently
- Optional shoot bolts top and bottom
- Low-profile floor track
- Locks keyed alike with other grilles in the house
- Set back to clear inward-opening doors
Fitting in Burton upon Trent and nearby
Burton upon Trent is about 26 miles from Stoke-on-Trent, the main centre for Staffordshire. We can survey and fit across the DE14 district and in nearby places such as Swadlincote and Derby.
Staffordshire mixes the Potteries' Victorian terraces and former works buildings with market towns such as Stafford, Lichfield and Burton.
Where French door grilles are most often used:
- Period homes with timber French doors
- Dining rooms and kitchens
- Ground-floor flats
- French doors to gardens
What to think about first
Door swing
Inward-opening doors need the grille set back far enough to clear the leaves.
Upper floors
A grille behind Juliet balcony doors needs to keep any required escape route usable.
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 Burton upon Trent: questions
Do you cover Swadlincote as well as Burton upon Trent?
Yes. As well as Burton upon Trent, we can arrange surveys in nearby Swadlincote, Derby and Lichfield, and elsewhere in Staffordshire.
How long does it take to fit?
Usually two to three hours once the grilles arrive.
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.
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 Burton upon Trent
- Bi-folding security gates
- Window security grilles
- Security grille servicing
- Retractable security grilles
- Security grille repairs
- LPS 1175 certified security grilles
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.