Retractable security grilles in Bodmin

How much do retractable security grilles cost in Bodmin?

Budget £414 to £1,554 including VAT (£345 to £1,295 plus VAT) per opening for retractable security grilles in Bodmin, supplied and fitted. Size, number of leaves, colour and access all move the price, which is fixed in writing after the survey.

A retractable security grille is a steel or aluminium lattice of vertical bars joined by scissor links that runs in a top and bottom track. Drawn across a window or door it forms a locked barrier; slid back, it folds into a narrow stack at the side so the opening is fully usable.

What goes into a retractable grille

White, black and anthracite as standard, other RAL colours to order
Quick-release internal handle available where a window must stay usable for escape
Key-operated lock box on the leading edge, with optional extra locking points
Folds into a stack typically around a sixth of the opening width
Top-hung or bottom-running versions to suit the floor or sill
Galvanised or powder-coated steel, or aluminium for lighter duty

Fitting in Bodmin and nearby

Surveys in Bodmin (PL31) are booked around installer availability. We also cover nearby St Austell (9 miles), Newquay (16 miles) and Truro (21 miles).

Cornwall's stock is largely granite and slate cottages, terraces and holiday lets, with many seasonal properties left empty for part of the year.

Typical places for this kind of grille include:

Shop windows and glazed shop entrances
Back doors, French doors and patio doors
Ground-floor windows of homes and flats
Office receptions and glazed partitions

Things to decide before you order

Which side it folds to

The stack needs a clear wall or reveal to park against. We check curtains, handles, radiators and light switches before the grille is ordered.

Bottom track or no bottom track

A bottom track gives the most rigid grille but can be a trip point across a doorway. Low-profile and removable floor tracks are available for doors.

Rules that apply in England

England

External grilles and planning

External grilles and shutters on shops and other commercial buildings normally need planning permission from the local council because they change the building's appearance. Many councils' shopfront guides favour internal, open-lattice grilles, particularly in conservation areas.

Grilles inside the glass

A grille fitted inside the glass does not normally need planning permission, because it does not materially change how the building looks from outside. If the building is listed, listed building consent may still be needed.

How it works

Send sizes or use the quote tool
Free survey at your Bodmin address
Fixed price in writing
Made to measure and fitted

Retractable security grilles in Bodmin: questions

Which areas near Bodmin do you cover?

We can arrange work in Bodmin and in nearby St Austell (9 miles), Newquay (16 miles) and Truro (21 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.

Will a grille stop me opening my windows?

No. An internal grille sits inside the reveal, so you can open the window as normal when the grille is folded back, and usually with it closed if there is enough depth between grille and glass.

Can a retractable grille be fitted inside the window?

Yes, and that is how most are fitted. The tracks fix into the window reveal or to a timber or steel subframe, so the grille sits between the glass and the room.

How long does a retractable grille take to fit?

Most single windows or doors are fitted in an hour or two once the made-to-measure grille arrives. A shopfront or several openings may take a day.

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