Removable security grilles in Belfast

How much should I budget for removable security grilles in Belfast?

As a guide, removable security grilles in Belfast cost £354 to £894 including VAT (£295 to £745 plus VAT) per window, supplied and fitted. The exact figure depends on size, type, finish and locking, and is confirmed in writing after the free survey.

A removable security grille is a rigid steel panel that sits in locked brackets fixed to the window reveal. Unlocked, it lifts out entirely, leaving the window clear for cleaning, views or escape; locked in, it is as strong as a fixed grille.

What you can specify

Split panels for large windows so each is manageable
Brackets that are discreet when the panel is stored
Lifts out completely for a clear window
Keyed or padlockable bracket pins
Internal fixing so brackets cannot be reached from outside
Rigid welded panel in steel

Fitting in Belfast and nearby

We arrange surveys and fitting across Belfast and the BT1 postcode district, and in nearby Newtownabbey (4 miles), Holywood (5 miles) and Lisburn.

County Antrim centres on Belfast's red-brick terraces, Victorian city centre and commercial areas, with towns such as Lisburn, Ballymena and Larne.

Where removable security grilles are most often used:

Temporary or seasonal security
Windows needed for cleaning or access
Holiday homes and second homes
Listed interiors where tracks are unwelcome

What to think about first

Locking

Choose keyed pins for everyday use, or padlock hasps if you prefer to use your own padlocks.

Escape

A removable panel is not a quick-release escape grille. Upstairs and bedroom windows needed for escape suit a quick-release retractable grille better.

Consents and safety: Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

Grilles inside the glass

A grille fitted inside the glass does not normally need planning permission in Northern Ireland, as it does not materially change the outside of the building. If the building is listed, listed building consent may still be needed.

Bedroom and escape windows

Fire safety in new building work in Northern Ireland is covered by the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 and Technical Booklet E. Where a room relies on a window for escape, nothing fitted over it should stop it being used. We only fit grilles over escape windows with a keyless internal release.

How it works

Postcode and a few photos
On-site survey
Fixed written price
Fit, test and explain

Removable security grilles in Belfast: questions

Do you cover Newtownabbey as well as Belfast?

Yes. As well as Belfast, we can arrange surveys in nearby Newtownabbey, Holywood and Lisburn, and elsewhere in County Antrim.

What is the difference between removable and retractable grilles?

A retractable grille folds to the side but stays in place; a removable grille comes out completely. Retractable suits daily use, removable suits occasional use.

Are removable grilles suitable for listed buildings?

Often, because the only permanent fixings are small brackets. Listed building consent may still be needed, so check with your council first.

Can removable grilles be locked from outside?

They are designed to be locked and removed from inside only, so nobody outside can lift them out.

Removable security grilles in nearby towns

Other grilles in Belfast

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