Hinged security gates in Thatcham

Hinged security gates in Thatcham: what will it cost?

Budget £834 to £2,034 including VAT (£695 to £1,695 plus VAT) per gate for hinged security gates in Thatcham, 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.

Options for hinged security gates in Thatcham

Mesh infill option for anti-reach-through
Hold-open hooks or stays
Lock box with cylinder operable from one or both sides
Single, double and leaf-and-a-half layouts
Galvanised and powder-coated for external use
Welded steel frame fixed into the opening

Fitting in Thatcham and nearby

Thatcham is about 13 miles from Reading, the main centre for Berkshire. We can survey and fit across the RG18 district and in nearby places such as Newbury and Basingstoke.

Berkshire mixes Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Reading, commuter semis along the Thames Valley and modern business parks around Slough and Bracknell.

Common openings for hinged security gates:

Gated recesses and alleys
Rear doors where wall space is limited
Commercial back doors and service entrances
Flat entrance doors

Getting the right hinged gate for your building

Finish

External gates last longest when galvanised before powder coating.

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.

What the rules say in 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

Guide price online or by phone
Survey in Thatcham
Accept the fixed quote
Installation by installers working under our contract

Hinged security gates in Thatcham: questions

Which areas near Thatcham do you cover?

We can arrange work in Thatcham and in nearby Newbury (3 miles), Basingstoke (12 miles) and Reading (13 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.

Is a hinged gate stronger than a retractable grille?

A well-made hinged gate is very strong because it has a rigid frame and solid bars. Retractable grilles trade a little rigidity for the ability to fold away.

Can hinged gates be fitted outside?

Yes. They are often fitted outside commercial back doors, galvanised and powder-coated for weather resistance.

Can you make a double gate?

Yes. Wide doorways can take a pair of gates or one large and one small leaf.

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Other grilles in Thatcham

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