Front door security gates in Beckenham

How much do front door security gates cost in Beckenham?

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

What you can specify

Hinged or retractable designs
Steel frame fixed into the opening
Powder-coated finishes
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

Fitting in Beckenham and nearby

We arrange surveys and fitting in Beckenham and across the BR3 postcode district, as well as in nearby Catford (3 miles) and Croydon (4 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.

London's buildings range from Victorian and Edwardian terraces and mansion blocks to post-war estates, with long high streets of ground-floor shops below flats.

Typical places for this kind of grille include:

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

Things to decide before you order

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.

Rules that apply in 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.

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 Beckenham address
Fixed price in writing
Made to measure and fitted

Front door security gates in Beckenham: questions

Do you cover Catford as well as Beckenham?

Yes. As well as Beckenham, we can arrange surveys in nearby Catford, Croydon and Blackheath, and elsewhere in Greater London.

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.

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.

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.

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