Front door security gates in Washington

How much do front door security gates cost in Washington?

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

Specification at a glance

Hinged or retractable designs
Steel frame fixed into the opening
Low thresholds for level access
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 Washington and nearby

Whether you are in central Washington or at the edge of the NE37 district, we can arrange a survey. Nearby Chester-le-Street and Felling are covered too.

Tyne and Wear is known for Tyneside flats and brick terraces, Newcastle's listed Grainger Town, and large retail and office centres.

Typical places for this kind of grille include:

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

Things to decide before you order

Escape

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

Appearance

A plain bar gate in a dark finish is less conspicuous than a heavy lattice.

Rules that apply in England

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

Send sizes or use the quote tool
Free survey at your Washington address
Fixed price in writing
Made to measure and fitted

Front door security gates in Washington: questions

Do you cover Chester-le-Street as well as Washington?

Yes. As well as Washington, we can arrange surveys in nearby Chester-le-Street, Felling and Houghton-le-Spring, and elsewhere in Tyne and Wear.

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.

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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