Front door security gates in Romford: what will it cost?
Most front door security gates in Romford fall within £834 to £1,794 including VAT (£695 to £1,495 plus VAT) per door for supply and fitting. We confirm a fixed price in writing after a free survey, before anything is ordered.
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
- Low thresholds for level access
- Powder-coated finishes
- Clearances for door closers and spy-holes
- Hinged or retractable designs
- Steel frame fixed into the opening
- Lockable from outside with a key and from inside with a thumb-turn or key
Fitting in Romford and nearby
Surveys in Romford (RM1) are booked around installer availability. We also cover nearby Hornchurch (2 miles), Dagenham (2 miles) and Becontree (3 miles).
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.
Common openings for front door security gates:
- Recessed front doors
- Flat entrance doors on landings and walkways
- Houses with doors out of sight of the street
- Ground-floor flats
Getting the right front door gate for your building
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.
What the rules say in England
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.
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
- Guide price online or by phone
- Survey in Romford
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
Front door security gates in Romford: questions
Can you survey in Romford and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in Romford, Hornchurch, Dagenham and elsewhere in Greater London 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.
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.
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 Romford
- Escape window grilles (quick release)
- Roller security grilles
- Retractable security grilles
- Fixed window grilles and bars
- Hinged security gates
- French door grilles
Tell us about your front door gate and we will come back with a guide price.