Front door security gates in Dorchester

What is the price of front door security gates in Dorchester?

As a guide, front door security gates in Dorchester cost £834 to £1,794 including VAT (£695 to £1,495 plus VAT) per door, supplied and fitted. The exact figure depends on size, type, finish and locking, and is confirmed in writing after the free 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

Letterbox clearance where needed
Hinged or retractable designs
Mesh infill to stop reach-through to the door lock
Steel frame fixed into the opening
Powder-coated finishes
Low thresholds for level access

Fitting in Dorchester and nearby

We can arrange front door security gates anywhere in Dorchester, and in nearby Weymouth, Bridport and Yeovil. Tell us your postcode and we will offer dates.

Dorset combines large suburban areas around Bournemouth and Poole with stone-built market towns and conservation-area high streets such as Dorchester and Bridport.

This type of grille suits:

Flat entrance doors on landings and walkways
Ground-floor flats
Recessed front doors
Empty homes between occupants

Questions we will ask at the survey

Escape

Choose a gate that opens quickly from inside without hunting for a key.

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.

Planning and safety in England

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.

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

Tell us about the opening
Survey and measuring
Written quote and lead time
Fitting, testing and handover

Front door security gates in Dorchester: questions

Can you survey in Dorchester and nearby towns?

Yes. Surveys in Dorchester, Weymouth, Bridport and elsewhere in Dorset are booked around installer availability.

Will I still get post?

We can leave a letterbox clearance in the gate or suggest a wall-mounted post box.

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.

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.

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