Front door security gates in Whitstable

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

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

Choices you can make

Steel frame fixed into the opening
Low thresholds for level access
Hinged or retractable designs
Clearances for door closers and spy-holes
Letterbox clearance where needed
Lockable from outside with a key and from inside with a thumb-turn or key

Fitting in Whitstable and nearby

We can arrange front door security gates anywhere in Whitstable, and in nearby Herne Bay, Canterbury and Faversham. Tell us your postcode and we will offer dates.

Kent ranges from Medway's Victorian terraces and Thanet's seaside towns to listed medieval centres such as Canterbury and Rochester.

Where front door security gates are most often used:

Houses with doors out of sight of the street
Flat entrance doors on landings and walkways
Empty homes between occupants
Ground-floor flats

What to think about first

Escape

Choose a gate that opens quickly from inside without hunting for a key.

Post

Leave a letterbox clearance or fit a separate post box.

Consents and safety: England

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

Postcode and a few photos
On-site survey
Fixed written price
Fit, test and explain

Front door security gates in Whitstable: questions

Which areas near Whitstable do you cover?

We can arrange work in Whitstable and in nearby Herne Bay (5 miles), Canterbury (6 miles) and Faversham (7 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.

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.

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 Whitstable

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