Front door security gates in Braintree: 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 Braintree, 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
- Letterbox clearance where needed
- Lockable from outside with a key and from inside with a thumb-turn or key
- Low thresholds for level access
- Mesh infill to stop reach-through to the door lock
- Hinged or retractable designs
- Steel frame fixed into the opening
Fitting in Braintree and nearby
We can arrange front door security gates anywhere in Braintree, and in nearby Witham, Chelmsford and Maldon. Tell us your postcode and we will offer dates.
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:
- Recessed front doors
- Empty homes between occupants
- Flat entrance doors on landings and walkways
- Houses with doors out of sight of the street
Getting the right front door gate for your building
Appearance
A plain bar gate in a dark finish is less conspicuous than a heavy lattice.
Post
Leave a letterbox clearance or fit a separate post box.
What the rules say in 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
- Guide price online or by phone
- Survey in Braintree
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
Front door security gates in Braintree: questions
Can you survey in Braintree and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in Braintree, Witham, Chelmsford and elsewhere in Essex 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.
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 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 Braintree
- Bi-folding security gates
- Patio and bifold door grilles
- Removable security grilles
- LPS 1175 certified security grilles
- Bespoke security grilles
- Escape window grilles (quick release)
Tell us about your front door gate and we will come back with a guide price.