Hinged security gates in Welshpool

Hinged security gates in Welshpool: what will it cost?

As a guide, hinged security gates in Welshpool 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 Welshpool

Welded steel frame fixed into the opening
Lock box with cylinder operable from one or both sides
Single, double and leaf-and-a-half layouts
Hold-open hooks or stays
Galvanised and powder-coated for external use
Mesh infill option for anti-reach-through

Fitting in Welshpool and nearby

Welshpool is about 12 miles from Newtown, the main centre for Powys. We can survey and fit across the SY21 district and in nearby places such as Newtown and Rhosllanerchrugog.

Powys is the most rural part of Wales, with stone-built market towns such as Brecon, Newtown and Llandrindod Wells and many remote properties.

Common openings for hinged security gates:

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

Getting the right hinged gate for your building

Mesh infill

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

Finish

External gates last longest when galvanised before powder coating.

What the rules say in Wales

Wales

External grilles and planning

External grilles and shutters on commercial buildings normally need planning permission from the local planning authority. Welsh councils' shopfront and design guidance generally favours internal, see-through security over solid external shutters.

Grilles across exits in business premises

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies in Wales, including to the common parts of blocks of flats and HMOs. The responsible person must keep escape routes and exits available and easy to open while people are present, so a grille across an exit should be open whenever the premises are occupied.

How it works

Guide price online or by phone
Survey in Welshpool
Accept the fixed quote
Installation by installers working under our contract

Hinged security gates in Welshpool: questions

Do you cover Newtown as well as Welshpool?

Yes. As well as Welshpool, we can arrange surveys in nearby Newtown, Rhosllanerchrugog and Wrexham, and elsewhere in Powys.

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.

Can hinged gates be fitted outside?

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

Hinged security gates in nearby towns

Other grilles in Welshpool

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