Hinged security gates in Central London

How much do hinged security gates cost in Central London?

Most hinged security gates in Central London fall within £834 to £2,034 including VAT (£695 to £1,695 plus VAT) per gate for supply and fitting. We confirm a fixed price in writing after a free survey, before anything is ordered.

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

Welded steel frame fixed into the opening
Mesh infill option for anti-reach-through
Hold-open hooks or stays
Heavy-duty hinges with anti-lift features
Single, double and leaf-and-a-half layouts
Lock box with cylinder operable from one or both sides

Fitting in Central London and nearby

Surveys in Central London (EC1A) are booked around installer availability, as they are in nearby Pimlico (1 mile) and Islington (2 miles).

London's buildings range from Victorian and Edwardian terraces and mansion blocks to post-war estates, with long high streets of ground-floor shops below flats.

Typical places for this kind of grille include:

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

Things to decide before you order

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.

Finish

External gates last longest when galvanised before powder coating.

Rules that apply in England

England

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.

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

Send sizes or use the quote tool
Free survey at your Central London address
Fixed price in writing
Made to measure and fitted

Hinged security gates in Central London: questions

Can you survey in Central London and nearby towns?

Yes. Surveys in Central London, Pimlico, Islington and elsewhere in Greater London are booked around 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 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.

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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