Home security grilles in Ashford, Kent

How much should I budget for home security grilles in Ashford, Kent?

Budget £414 to £954 including VAT (£345 to £795 plus VAT) per window for home security grilles in Ashford, Kent, 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.

Options for home security grilles in Ashford, Kent

Locks keyed alike across the house if you prefer
Fitting arranged around your day, with dust sheets and tidy-up
White, black or anthracite to match frames
Works with sash, casement, tilt-and-turn and bay windows
Quick-release escape handles for bedrooms and upstairs rooms
Low-profile tracks for doors and patio openings

Fitting in Ashford, Kent and nearby

Ashford, Kent is about 18 miles from Maidstone, the main centre for Kent. We can survey and fit across the TN24 district and in nearby places such as Faversham and Canterbury.

Kent ranges from Medway's Victorian terraces and Thanet's seaside towns to listed medieval centres such as Canterbury and Rochester.

Where home security grilles are most often used:

Bungalows, where every room is on the ground floor
Flats with windows on walkways or balconies
Ground-floor windows at the back of the house
Homes left empty while travelling

What to think about first

Escape from bedrooms

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

Keys

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

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 Ashford, Kent: questions

Which areas near Ashford, Kent do you cover?

We can arrange work in Ashford, Kent and in nearby Faversham (12 miles), Canterbury (13 miles) and Folkestone (13 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.

Can grilles be fitted in a rented home?

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

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.

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Other grilles in Ashford, Kent

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