Removable security grilles in Southampton

Removable security grilles in Southampton: what will it cost?

As a guide, removable security grilles in Southampton 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.

Specification at a glance

Keyed or padlockable bracket pins
White, black, anthracite or RAL finishes
Rigid welded panel in steel
Storage hooks or wall clips available
Split panels for large windows so each is manageable
Internal fixing so brackets cannot be reached from outside

Fitting in Southampton and nearby

We arrange surveys and fitting across Southampton and the SO15 postcode district, and in nearby Hythe (3 miles), Totton (4 miles) and Eastleigh.

Hampshire runs from Portsmouth's dense Victorian terraces and Southampton's post-war centre to market towns such as Winchester with large conservation areas.

Common openings for removable security grilles:

Windows needed for cleaning or access
Offices empty at weekends
Temporary or seasonal security
Holiday homes and second homes

Getting the right removable grille for your building

Locking

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

Panel weight

Steel panels are heavy. We size and split them so one person can lift each panel safely.

What the rules say in 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

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

Removable security grilles in Southampton: questions

Do you cover Hythe as well as Southampton?

Yes. As well as Southampton, we can arrange surveys in nearby Hythe, Totton and Eastleigh, and elsewhere in Hampshire.

How heavy is a removable grille panel?

It depends on size and bar section. We aim to keep each panel light enough for one person to lift, splitting large windows into two panels.

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.

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.

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Other grilles in Southampton

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