French door grilles in West Glamorgan: what will it cost?
Budget £954 to £2,034 including VAT (£795 to £1,695 plus VAT) per pair of doors for French door grilles in West Glamorgan, 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.
What goes into a French door grille
- Small stacks at each side of the doors
- Pair of leaves meeting at a central lock
- Locks keyed alike with other grilles in the house
- Set back to clear inward-opening doors
- Matches white, black or wood-effect frames
- Low-profile floor track
Covering West Glamorgan
We can arrange surveys and fitting anywhere in West Glamorgan, including Swansea and Neath. Dates depend on installer availability. Choose your town below for local details.
West Glamorgan includes Swansea's terraces, marina and city centre, and the industrial town of Port Talbot.
Common openings for French door grilles:
- Period homes with timber French doors
- Juliet balconies on upper floors (with escape in mind)
- Dining rooms and kitchens
- Ground-floor flats
Towns in West Glamorgan
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 Wales
Listed buildings and conservation areas
Listed buildings in Wales need listed building consent for works affecting their character, decided by the local planning authority with Cadw's involvement where required. Conservation areas bring extra scrutiny of external changes. Check with the council before ordering.
Bedroom and escape windows
Wales has its own Approved Documents under the Building Regulations. Approved Document B for Wales sets out escape window provisions for dwellings broadly in line with England's, including minimum opening sizes. We only fit grilles over escape windows with a keyless internal release.
How it works
- Guide price online or by phone
- Survey in West Glamorgan
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
French door grilles in West Glamorgan: questions
Which towns in West Glamorgan do you cover?
We can arrange work anywhere in West Glamorgan, including Swansea, Neath, Gorseinon and Port Talbot.
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.
Can French door grilles open one side only?
Yes. Each leaf runs independently, so you can open one side and leave the other closed.
Do French door grilles need a floor track?
Usually a low-profile one, which keeps the grille rigid and is easy to step over.
Other grilles in West Glamorgan
- Counter and hatch grilles
- LPS 1175 certified security grilles
- Retractable security grilles
- Bi-folding security gates
- Front door security gates
- Escape window grilles (quick release)
Tell us about your French door grille and we will come back with a guide price.