Hinged security gates in Portslade

Hinged security gates in Portslade: what will it cost?

As a guide, hinged security gates in Portslade cost £834 to £2,034 including VAT (£695 to £1,695 plus VAT) per gate, supplied and fitted. The exact figure depends on size, type, finish and locking, and is confirmed in writing after the free 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

Hold-open hooks or stays
Panic or push-to-exit hardware options for escape routes
Single, double and leaf-and-a-half layouts
Heavy-duty hinges with anti-lift features
Mesh infill option for anti-reach-through
Welded steel frame fixed into the opening

Fitting in Portslade and nearby

Surveys in Portslade (BN41) are booked around installer availability. We also cover nearby Hove (2 miles), Brighton (3 miles) and Worthing (7 miles).

East Sussex is known for Regency and Victorian terraces in Brighton, Hove, Eastbourne and Hastings, many in conservation areas, alongside Wealden villages.

Common openings for hinged security gates:

Commercial back doors and service entrances
Gated recesses and alleys
Rear doors where wall space is limited
Plant rooms and bin stores

Getting the right hinged gate for your building

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.

Swing direction

The gate needs clear space to open. We check steps, bins and the door's own swing before deciding which way it hangs.

What the rules say in England

England

Grilles across exits in business premises

In workplaces and other non-domestic premises, including the common parts of blocks of flats and HMOs, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 makes the responsible person keep escape routes and emergency exits available and easy to open while people are present. A grille across an exit should be unlocked and parked open whenever the building is occupied, and covered in the fire risk assessment.

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 Portslade
Accept the fixed quote
Installation by installers working under our contract

Hinged security gates in Portslade: questions

Do you cover Hove as well as Portslade?

Yes. As well as Portslade, we can arrange surveys in nearby Hove, Brighton and Worthing, and elsewhere in East Sussex.

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 hinged gates be fitted outside?

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

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.

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