Front door security gates in Harwich

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

As a guide, front door security gates in Harwich 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.

What goes into a front door gate

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

Fitting in Harwich and nearby

Surveys in Harwich (CO12) are booked around installer availability. We also cover nearby Felixstowe (3 miles), Ipswich (10 miles) and Clacton-on-Sea (12 miles).

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
Empty homes between occupants
Houses with doors out of sight of the street
Flat entrance doors on landings and walkways

What to think about first

Appearance

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

Escape

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

Consents and safety: England

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

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

Front door security gates in Harwich: questions

Do you cover Felixstowe as well as Harwich?

Yes. As well as Harwich, we can arrange surveys in nearby Felixstowe, Ipswich and Clacton-on-Sea, and elsewhere in Essex.

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.

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.

Will I still get post?

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

Front door security gates in nearby towns

Other grilles in Harwich

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