How much should I budget for front door security gates in Reading?
Most front door security gates in Reading fall within £834 to £1,794 including VAT (£695 to £1,495 plus VAT) per door for supply and fitting. We confirm a fixed price in writing after a free survey, before anything is ordered.
A front door security gate is a steel gate fitted in front of or behind a front or flat entrance door. It adds a second locked barrier that has to be defeated after the door, and most designs can be locked from outside when you leave as well as from inside at night.
What goes into a front door gate
- Powder-coated finishes
- Letterbox clearance where needed
- Lockable from outside with a key and from inside with a thumb-turn or key
- Steel frame fixed into the opening
- Hinged or retractable designs
- Low thresholds for level access
Fitting in Reading and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting across Reading and the RG1 postcode district, and in nearby Wokingham (7 miles), Crowthorne (10 miles) and Yateley.
Berkshire mixes Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Reading, commuter semis along the Thames Valley and modern business parks around Slough and Bracknell.
Where front door security gates are most often used:
- Recessed front doors
- Houses with doors out of sight of the street
- Empty homes between occupants
- Flat entrance doors on landings and walkways
What to think about first
Appearance
A plain bar gate in a dark finish is less conspicuous than a heavy lattice.
Escape
Choose a gate that opens quickly from inside without hunting for a key.
Consents and safety: England
Grilles in rented homes
Landlords in England must keep rented homes free from serious hazards under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, which includes fire. A grille that stops a tenant using an escape window can create a hazard, so grilles in rented homes should have keyless internal releases.
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
Front door security gates in Reading: questions
Do you cover Wokingham as well as Reading?
Yes. As well as Reading, we can arrange surveys in nearby Wokingham, Crowthorne and Yateley, and elsewhere in Berkshire.
Will I still get post?
We can leave a letterbox clearance in the gate or suggest a wall-mounted post box.
Does a front door gate need planning permission?
Gates in front of a house's front door can need planning permission, especially on listed buildings or in conservation areas. Gates behind the door usually do not.
Is a gate better than a stronger door?
They do different jobs. A certified door resists attack on its own; a gate adds a second barrier. Many people choose both.
Front door security gates in nearby towns
- Wokingham7 miles
- Crowthorne10 miles
- Yateley10 miles
- Bracknell10 miles
- Sandhurst11 miles
- Maidenhead12 miles
Other grilles in Reading
- Bi-folding security gates
- Vacant property grilles and screens
- Door security gates
- Counter and hatch grilles
- Security grille repairs
- Retractable security grilles
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.