How much should I budget for hinged security gates in Hexham?
As a guide, hinged security gates in Hexham 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.
Specification at a glance
- Hold-open hooks or stays
- Single, double and leaf-and-a-half layouts
- Panic or push-to-exit hardware options for escape routes
- Galvanised and powder-coated for external use
- Mesh infill option for anti-reach-through
- Lock box with cylinder operable from one or both sides
Fitting in Hexham and nearby
Whether you are in central Hexham or at the edge of the NE46 district, we can arrange a survey. Nearby Consett and Stanley are covered too.
Northumberland is largely rural, with stone-built market towns such as Hexham and Alnwick and terraced former mining towns in the south-east.
Where hinged security gates are most often used:
- Gated recesses and alleys
- Plant rooms and bin stores
- Flat entrance doors
- Rear doors where wall space is limited
What to think about first
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.
Consents and safety: 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
- Postcode and a few photos
- On-site survey
- Fixed written price
- Fit, test and explain
Hinged security gates in Hexham: questions
Do you cover Consett as well as Hexham?
Yes. As well as Hexham, we can arrange surveys in nearby Consett, Stanley and Newcastle upon Tyne, and elsewhere in Northumberland.
Can you make a double gate?
Yes. Wide doorways can take a pair of gates or one large and one small leaf.
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.
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.
Hinged security gates in nearby towns
- Consett13 miles
- Stanley18 miles
- Newcastle upon Tyne19 miles
- Gateshead20 miles
- Felling21 miles
- Morpeth21 miles
Other grilles in Hexham
- Security grille servicing
- Roller security grilles
- Patio and bifold door grilles
- Shopfront security grilles
- Grille lock replacement and upgrades
- Internal security grilles
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.