Front door security gates in Portsmouth

Front door security gates in Portsmouth: what will it cost?

Front door security gates in Portsmouth 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.

Specification at a glance

Hinged or retractable designs
Steel frame fixed into the opening
Letterbox clearance where needed
Powder-coated finishes
Mesh infill to stop reach-through to the door lock
Lockable from outside with a key and from inside with a thumb-turn or key

Fitting in Portsmouth and nearby

Whether you are in central Portsmouth or at the edge of the PO5 district, we can arrange a survey. Nearby Gosport and Fareham are covered too.

Hampshire runs from Portsmouth's dense Victorian terraces and Southampton's post-war centre to market towns such as Winchester with large conservation areas.

Common openings for front door security gates:

Ground-floor flats
Empty homes between occupants
Recessed front doors
Flat entrance doors on landings and walkways

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.

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.

What the rules say 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

Guide price online or by phone
Survey in Portsmouth
Accept the fixed quote
Installation by installers working under our contract

Front door security gates in Portsmouth: questions

Which areas near Portsmouth do you cover?

We can arrange work in Portsmouth and in nearby Gosport (2 miles), Fareham (5 miles) and Ryde (6 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.

Will I still get post?

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

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.

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.

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Other grilles in Portsmouth

Tell us about your front door gate and we will come back with a guide price.