French door grilles in Willenhall: what will it cost?
As a guide, French door grilles in Willenhall 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.
Options for French door grilles in Willenhall
- Matches white, black or wood-effect frames
- Small stacks at each side of the doors
- Each side opens independently
- Set back to clear inward-opening doors
- Pair of leaves meeting at a central lock
- Locks keyed alike with other grilles in the house
Fitting in Willenhall and nearby
Willenhall is about 10 miles from Birmingham, the main centre for West Midlands. We can survey and fit across the WV13 district and in nearby places such as Wednesfield and Wolverhampton.
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.
Common openings for French door grilles:
- Juliet balconies on upper floors (with escape in mind)
- Dining rooms and kitchens
- Period homes with timber French doors
- Ground-floor flats
Getting the right French door grille for your building
Curtains and blinds
Stack positions are planned around curtain tracks and returns.
One side or both
A centre-meeting pair lets you open one side for everyday use.
What the rules say in 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.
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
- Guide price online or by phone
- Survey in Willenhall
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
French door grilles in Willenhall: questions
Can you survey in Willenhall and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in Willenhall, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton and elsewhere in West Midlands are booked around 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.
How long does it take to fit?
Usually two to three hours once the grilles arrive.
French door grilles in nearby towns
Other grilles in Willenhall
- Shopfront security grilles
- Patio and bifold door grilles
- Commercial security grilles
- Counter and hatch grilles
- Window security grilles
- Bespoke security grilles
Tell us about your French door grille and we will come back with a guide price.