Home security grilles in Portslade

Home security grilles in Portslade: what will it cost?

Home security grilles in Portslade typically cost £414 to £954 including VAT (£345 to £795 plus VAT) per window, supplied and fitted. Use the quote tool for a guide figure, then we survey and confirm a fixed price.

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.

What goes into a home grille

White, black or anthracite to match frames
Works with sash, casement, tilt-and-turn and bay windows
Free survey before any price is fixed
Quick-release escape handles for bedrooms and upstairs rooms
Internal fitting so the outside of the home is unchanged
Locks keyed alike across the house if you prefer

Fitting in Portslade and nearby

Surveys in Portslade (BN41) are booked around installer availability. We also cover nearby Hove (2 miles), Brighton (3 miles) and Worthing (7 miles).

East Sussex is known for Regency and Victorian terraces in Brighton, Hove, Eastbourne and Hastings, many in conservation areas, alongside Wealden villages.

Common openings for home security grilles:

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

Getting the right home grille for your building

Which openings first

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

Keys

Locks can be keyed alike so one key works every grille.

What the rules say in England

England

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.

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.

How it works

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

Home security grilles in Portslade: questions

Which areas near Portslade do you cover?

We can arrange work in Portslade and in nearby Hove (2 miles), Brighton (3 miles) and Worthing (7 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.

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.

Do home security grilles look like prison bars?

Not when they are fitted inside the glass in a matching colour. Folded back, a grille is a slim stack at the side of the window.

Do I need planning permission for grilles on my house?

Internal grilles usually do not need planning permission. External grilles, listed homes and homes in conservation areas may need consent, so we check first.

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Tell us about your home grille and we will come back with a guide price.