Hinged security gates in Blackburn

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

As a guide, hinged security gates in Blackburn 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.

Options for hinged security gates in Blackburn

Galvanised and powder-coated for external use
Single, double and leaf-and-a-half layouts
Hold-open hooks or stays
Panic or push-to-exit hardware options for escape routes
Welded steel frame fixed into the opening
Lock box with cylinder operable from one or both sides

Fitting in Blackburn and nearby

Blackburn is about 9 miles from Preston, the main centre for Lancashire. We can survey and fit across the BB1 district and in nearby places such as Darwen and Accrington.

Lancashire is known for stone and red-brick terraces in its mill towns, Victorian seaside resorts such as Blackpool, and historic Lancaster.

Where hinged security gates are most often used:

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

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.

Mesh infill

Bars alone may let someone reach through to a handle or lock. Mesh infill closes that gap.

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.

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 Blackburn: questions

Do you cover Darwen as well as Blackburn?

Yes. As well as Blackburn, we can arrange surveys in nearby Darwen, Accrington and Chorley, and elsewhere in Lancashire.

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.

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.

Hinged security gates in nearby towns

Other grilles in Blackburn

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