How much should I budget for French door grilles in Birmingham?
Most French door grilles in Birmingham 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.
Choices you can make
- Matches white, black or wood-effect frames
- Optional shoot bolts top and bottom
- Locks keyed alike with other grilles in the house
- Small stacks at each side of the doors
- Pair of leaves meeting at a central lock
- Low-profile floor track
Fitting in Birmingham and nearby
We can arrange French door grilles across Birmingham, the main centre for West Midlands, and in nearby towns including Smethwick, West Bromwich and Shirley.
The West Midlands is dominated by red-brick terraces and interwar semis, with dense high streets and a large stock of industrial and trade units.
Where French door grilles are most often used:
- Ground-floor flats
- Juliet balconies on upper floors (with escape in mind)
- Dining rooms and kitchens
- Period homes with timber French doors
What to think about first
Upper floors
A grille behind Juliet balcony doors needs to keep any required escape route usable.
Curtains and blinds
Stack positions are planned around curtain tracks and returns.
Consents and safety: England
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.
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.
How it works
- Postcode and a few photos
- On-site survey
- Fixed written price
- Fit, test and explain
French door grilles in Birmingham: questions
Which areas near Birmingham do you cover?
We can arrange work in Birmingham and in nearby Smethwick (3 miles), West Bromwich (5 miles) and Shirley (6 miles). Dates depend on 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.
Can French door grilles open one side only?
Yes. Each leaf runs independently, so you can open one side and leave the other closed.
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
- Smethwick3 miles
- West Bromwich5 miles
- Shirley6 miles
- Halesowen7 miles
- Solihull7 miles
- Sutton Coldfield7 miles
Other grilles in Birmingham
- Grille lock replacement and upgrades
- Front door security gates
- Retractable security grilles
- Security grille repairs
- Security grille servicing
- Internal security grilles
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.