Front door security gates in Loughton

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

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

Hinged or retractable designs
Low thresholds for level access
Steel frame fixed into the opening
Letterbox clearance where needed
Lockable from outside with a key and from inside with a thumb-turn or key
Powder-coated finishes

Fitting in Loughton

Surveys and fitting in Loughton are arranged case by case because of travel. Tell us about the openings and we will come back with options.

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:

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

What to think about first

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.

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 Loughton: questions

Can you work in Loughton?

Work in Loughton is arranged individually because of travel. Send your postcode and details and we will confirm what is possible.

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.

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 Loughton

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