Front door security gates in Falmouth

How much should I budget for front door security gates in Falmouth?

Budget £834 to £1,794 including VAT (£695 to £1,495 plus VAT) per door for front door security gates in Falmouth, supplied and fitted. Size, number of leaves, colour and access all move the price, which is fixed in writing after the survey.

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.

Choices you can make

Lockable from outside with a key and from inside with a thumb-turn or key
Low thresholds for level access
Clearances for door closers and spy-holes
Powder-coated finishes
Hinged or retractable designs
Mesh infill to stop reach-through to the door lock

Fitting in Falmouth and nearby

We can arrange front door security gates anywhere in Falmouth, and in nearby Truro, Redruth and Camborne. Tell us your postcode and we will offer dates.

Cornwall's stock is largely granite and slate cottages, terraces and holiday lets, with many seasonal properties left empty for part of the year.

Where front door security gates are most often used:

Empty homes between occupants
Ground-floor flats
Recessed front doors
Houses with doors out of sight of the street

What to think about first

Appearance

A plain bar gate in a dark finish is less conspicuous than a heavy lattice.

Permission

In a block of flats, the building owner or managing agent usually needs to agree, and the gate must not compromise the building's fire strategy.

Consents and safety: England

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.

External grilles and planning

External grilles and shutters on shops and other commercial buildings normally need planning permission from the local council because they change the building's appearance. Many councils' shopfront guides favour internal, open-lattice grilles, particularly in conservation areas.

How it works

Postcode and a few photos
On-site survey
Fixed written price
Fit, test and explain

Front door security gates in Falmouth: questions

Do you cover Truro as well as Falmouth?

Yes. As well as Falmouth, we can arrange surveys in nearby Truro, Redruth and Camborne, and elsewhere in Cornwall.

Can the gate be locked from outside?

Yes. Front door gates normally lock with a key from outside and a thumb-turn or key from inside.

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.

Can I fit a security gate to my flat door?

Usually, with the building owner's permission. Flat entrance doors often form part of a building's fire safety arrangements, so the gate must not obstruct escape or compromise the door.

Front door security gates in nearby towns

Other grilles in Falmouth

Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.