Front door security gates in Benfleet

Front door security gates in Benfleet: what will it cost?

Budget £834 to £1,794 including VAT (£695 to £1,495 plus VAT) per door for front door security gates in Benfleet, 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.

Specification at a glance

Mesh infill to stop reach-through to the door lock
Hinged or retractable designs
Clearances for door closers and spy-holes
Lockable from outside with a key and from inside with a thumb-turn or key
Steel frame fixed into the opening
Powder-coated finishes

Fitting in Benfleet and nearby

Whether you are in central Benfleet or at the edge of the SS7 district, we can arrange a survey. Nearby Canvey Island and Rayleigh are covered too.

Essex ranges from Victorian terraces in Southend and Colchester to new towns such as Harlow and Basildon and large commuter estates near London.

Common openings for front door security gates:

Houses with doors out of sight of the street
Flat entrance doors on landings and walkways
Recessed front doors
Ground-floor flats

Getting the right front door gate for your building

Escape

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

Post

Leave a letterbox clearance or fit a separate post box.

What the rules say 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

Guide price online or by phone
Survey in Benfleet
Accept the fixed quote
Installation by installers working under our contract

Front door security gates in Benfleet: questions

Which areas near Benfleet do you cover?

We can arrange work in Benfleet and in nearby Canvey Island (2 miles), Rayleigh (3 miles) and Wickford (4 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.

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.

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.

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.

Front door security gates in nearby towns

Other grilles in Benfleet

Tell us about your front door gate and we will come back with a guide price.