How much should I budget for hinged security gates in Reading?
Budget £834 to £2,034 including VAT (£695 to £1,695 plus VAT) per gate for hinged security gates in Reading, supplied and fitted. Size, number of leaves, colour and access all move the price, which is fixed in writing after the survey.
A hinged security gate is a steel bar gate hung on its own welded frame in front of or behind a door. It swings open and closed like a second door and locks with a heavy-duty lock box, making it a strong choice for back doors, plant rooms and service entrances.
What goes into a hinged gate
- Lock box with cylinder operable from one or both sides
- Galvanised and powder-coated for external use
- Welded steel frame fixed into the opening
- Mesh infill option for anti-reach-through
- Hold-open hooks or stays
- Single, double and leaf-and-a-half layouts
Fitting in Reading and nearby
Surveys in Reading (RG1) are booked around installer availability, as they are in nearby Wokingham (7 miles) and Crowthorne (10 miles).
Berkshire mixes Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Reading, commuter semis along the Thames Valley and modern business parks around Slough and Bracknell.
Where hinged security gates are most often used:
- Gated recesses and alleys
- Plant rooms and bin stores
- Flat entrance doors
- Rear doors where wall space is limited
What to think about first
Mesh infill
Bars alone may let someone reach through to a handle or lock. Mesh infill closes that gap.
Escape route
If the gate is on an exit route, consider escape hardware or a management plan so it is never locked while people are inside.
Consents and safety: 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
Hinged security gates in Reading: questions
Can you survey in Reading and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in Reading, Wokingham, Crowthorne and elsewhere in Berkshire are booked around installer availability.
Can a hinged gate be used on a fire exit?
Only if it does not prevent escape while the building is occupied, for example with push-to-exit hardware or by being unlocked and fixed open during opening hours.
How long do hinged gates take to make?
Each gate is made to measure after the survey. We confirm the lead time with your quote.
Can you make a double gate?
Yes. Wide doorways can take a pair of gates or one large and one small leaf.
Hinged security gates in nearby towns
- Wokingham7 miles
- Crowthorne10 miles
- Yateley10 miles
- Bracknell10 miles
- Sandhurst11 miles
- Maidenhead12 miles
Other grilles in Reading
- Escape window grilles (quick release)
- Bi-folding security gates
- Retractable security grilles
- LPS 1175 certified security grilles
- Home security grilles
- Grille lock replacement and upgrades
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.