Home security grilles in Thatcham

How much should I budget for home security grilles in Thatcham?

Budget £414 to £954 including VAT (£345 to £795 plus VAT) per window for home security grilles in Thatcham, supplied and fitted. Size, number of leaves, colour and access all move the price, which is fixed in writing after the survey.

Home security grilles are made-to-measure grilles for the windows and doors of houses and flats, usually retractable and fitted inside the glass. Folded back during the day they are barely noticeable; drawn across at night or when you are away, they stop entry through broken glass.

Choices you can make

Works with sash, casement, tilt-and-turn and bay windows
White, black or anthracite to match frames
Fitting arranged around your day, with dust sheets and tidy-up
Internal fitting so the outside of the home is unchanged
Free survey before any price is fixed
Low-profile tracks for doors and patio openings

Fitting in Thatcham and nearby

We can arrange home security grilles anywhere in Thatcham, and in nearby Newbury, Basingstoke and Reading. Tell us your postcode and we will offer dates.

Berkshire mixes Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Reading, commuter semis along the Thames Valley and modern business parks around Slough and Bracknell.

Where home security grilles are most often used:

Homes left empty while travelling
Patio, French and kitchen doors
Flats with windows on walkways or balconies
Ground-floor windows at the back of the house

What to think about first

Which openings first

Start with the most hidden and easiest openings, usually at the back and side.

Escape from bedrooms

Grilles over bedroom and upstairs windows need a release that opens from inside without a key.

Consents and safety: England

England

Bedroom and escape windows

Approved Document B (fire safety) expects many habitable rooms in houses, especially first-floor rooms, to have an emergency escape window with an unobstructed opening of at least 0.33 m², at least 450 mm high and 450 mm wide, with the bottom of the opening no more than 1,100 mm above the floor. We only fit grilles over escape windows with a release that opens from inside without a key.

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

Home security grilles in Thatcham: questions

Can you survey in Thatcham and nearby towns?

Yes. Surveys in Thatcham, Newbury, Basingstoke and elsewhere in Berkshire are booked around installer availability.

Will grilles affect my home insurance?

Some insurers ask about security measures. Tell your insurer about any changes; they decide whether it affects your policy.

Can grilles be fitted in a rented home?

Tenants need the landlord's permission. Landlords should make sure escape routes stay usable for tenants.

Are grilles safe if there is a fire?

Yes, provided any window needed for escape has a grille with a keyless internal release. We will not fit a key-only grille over an escape window.

Home security grilles in nearby towns

Other grilles in Thatcham

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