Front door security gates in Brentwood

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

As a guide, front door security gates in Brentwood 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.

Options for front door security gates in Brentwood

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

Fitting in Brentwood and nearby

Brentwood is about 18 miles from Southend-on-Sea, the main centre for Essex. We can survey and fit across the CM14 district and in nearby places such as Billericay and Hornchurch.

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

Where front door security gates are most often used:

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

What to think about first

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.

Appearance

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

Consents and safety: England

England

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.

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.

How it works

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

Front door security gates in Brentwood: questions

Can you survey in Brentwood and nearby towns?

Yes. Surveys in Brentwood, Billericay, Hornchurch and elsewhere in Essex are booked around 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.

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.

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 Brentwood

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