How much should I budget for front door security gates in Southampton?
Most front door security gates in Southampton 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.
Options for front door security gates in Southampton
- Hinged or retractable designs
- Clearances for door closers and spy-holes
- Mesh infill to stop reach-through to the door lock
- Letterbox clearance where needed
- Lockable from outside with a key and from inside with a thumb-turn or key
- Steel frame fixed into the opening
Fitting in Southampton and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting across Southampton and the SO15 postcode district, and in nearby Hythe (3 miles), Totton (4 miles) and Eastleigh.
Hampshire runs from Portsmouth's dense Victorian terraces and Southampton's post-war centre to market towns such as Winchester with large conservation areas.
Where front door security gates are most often used:
- Empty homes between occupants
- Flat entrance doors on landings and walkways
- Recessed front doors
- Ground-floor flats
What to think about first
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.
Consents and safety: 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.
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
- Postcode and a few photos
- On-site survey
- Fixed written price
- Fit, test and explain
Front door security gates in Southampton: questions
Do you cover Hythe as well as Southampton?
Yes. As well as Southampton, we can arrange surveys in nearby Hythe, Totton and Eastleigh, and elsewhere in Hampshire.
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.
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 Southampton
- Removable security grilles
- Security grille servicing
- Internal security grilles
- LPS 1175 certified security grilles
- Escape window grilles (quick release)
- Retractable security grilles
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.