Front door security gates in East Grinstead

Front door security gates in East Grinstead: what will it cost?

As a guide, front door security gates in East Grinstead cost £834 to £1,794 including VAT (£695 to £1,495 plus VAT) per door, supplied and fitted. The exact figure depends on size, type, finish and locking, and is confirmed in writing after the free 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.

What goes into a front door gate

Lockable from outside with a key and from inside with a thumb-turn or key
Powder-coated finishes
Hinged or retractable designs
Letterbox clearance where needed
Mesh infill to stop reach-through to the door lock
Low thresholds for level access

Fitting in East Grinstead and nearby

Surveys in East Grinstead (RH19) are booked around installer availability. We also cover nearby Horley (7 miles), Crawley (8 miles) and Crowborough (9 miles).

West Sussex combines Crawley's new-town estates and commercial areas with coastal towns such as Worthing and historic Chichester.

Common openings for front door security gates:

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

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.

Escape

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

What the rules say 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.

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 East Grinstead
Accept the fixed quote
Installation by installers working under our contract

Front door security gates in East Grinstead: questions

Do you cover Horley as well as East Grinstead?

Yes. As well as East Grinstead, we can arrange surveys in nearby Horley, Crawley and Crowborough, and elsewhere in West Sussex.

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.

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.

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.

Front door security gates in nearby towns

Other grilles in East Grinstead

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