How much do front door security gates cost in Clacton-on-Sea?
Front door security gates in Clacton-on-Sea typically cost £834 to £1,794 including VAT (£695 to £1,495 plus VAT) per door, supplied and fitted. Use the quote tool for a guide figure, then we survey and confirm a fixed price.
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.
What goes into a front door gate
- Clearances for door closers and spy-holes
- Steel frame fixed into the opening
- Mesh infill to stop reach-through to the door lock
- Letterbox clearance where needed
- Powder-coated finishes
- Low thresholds for level access
Fitting in Clacton-on-Sea and nearby
Surveys in Clacton-on-Sea (CO15) are booked around installer availability. We also cover nearby Harwich (12 miles), Colchester (13 miles) and Felixstowe (15 miles).
Essex ranges from Victorian terraces in Southend and Colchester to new towns such as Harlow and Basildon and large commuter estates near London.
Typical places for this kind of grille include:
- Houses with doors out of sight of the street
- Empty homes between occupants
- Recessed front doors
- Ground-floor flats
Things to decide before you order
Post
Leave a letterbox clearance or fit a separate post box.
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.
Rules that apply 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.
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.
How it works
- Send sizes or use the quote tool
- Free survey at your Clacton-on-Sea address
- Fixed price in writing
- Made to measure and fitted
Front door security gates in Clacton-on-Sea: questions
Do you cover Harwich as well as Clacton-on-Sea?
Yes. As well as Clacton-on-Sea, we can arrange surveys in nearby Harwich, Colchester and Felixstowe, and elsewhere in Essex.
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 Clacton-on-Sea
- Escape window grilles (quick release)
- Security grille servicing
- Security grille installation
- Vacant property grilles and screens
- Removable security grilles
- Internal security grilles
Ready for a price? Use the form or call 0800 088 6248.