Hinged security gates in Colchester

How much should I budget for hinged security gates in Colchester?

Hinged security gates in Colchester typically cost £834 to £2,034 including VAT (£695 to £1,695 plus VAT) per gate, supplied and fitted. Use the quote tool for a guide figure, then we survey and confirm a fixed price.

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.

Choices you can make

Mesh infill option for anti-reach-through
Hold-open hooks or stays
Panic or push-to-exit hardware options for escape routes
Welded steel frame fixed into the opening
Galvanised and powder-coated for external use
Lock box with cylinder operable from one or both sides

Fitting in Colchester and nearby

We can arrange hinged security gates anywhere in Colchester, and in nearby Sudbury, Clacton-on-Sea and Witham. Tell us your postcode and we will offer dates.

Essex ranges from Victorian terraces in Southend and Colchester to new towns such as Harlow and Basildon and large commuter estates near London.

Where hinged security gates are most often used:

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

What to think about first

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.

Finish

External gates last longest when galvanised before powder coating.

Consents and safety: 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.

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

Postcode and a few photos
On-site survey
Fixed written price
Fit, test and explain

Hinged security gates in Colchester: questions

Which areas near Colchester do you cover?

We can arrange work in Colchester and in nearby Sudbury (13 miles), Clacton-on-Sea (13 miles) and Witham (13 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.

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 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.

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.

Hinged security gates in nearby towns

Other grilles in Colchester

Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.