How much do roller security grilles cost in Carlisle?
As a guide, roller security grilles in Carlisle cost £1,495 to £4,995 plus VAT (£1,794 to £5,994 inc VAT) per opening, supplied and fitted. The exact figure depends on size, type, finish and locking, and is confirmed in writing after the free survey.
A roller security grille is a curtain of linked aluminium or steel tubes that coils into a box above the opening. Lowered, it gives an open-mesh barrier you can see through; raised, it leaves the full width clear with nothing parked at the sides.
What you can specify
- Brick-bond or straight link patterns in aluminium or steel
- Guide channels fixed to the face or into the reveal
- Suitable for shopping centre units, counters and wide internal openings
- Mill, anodised or powder-coated finishes
- Pass doors or wicket gates on request for some wide openings
- Safety edges, manual override and anti-drop devices on powered grilles
Fitting in Carlisle and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting across Carlisle and the CA1 postcode district, and in nearby Penrith (18 miles), Workington (30 miles) and Hexham.
Cumbria mixes stone-built houses in its market towns and Lake District villages with industrial-era terraces in Barrow, Workington and Whitehaven.
Typical places for this kind of grille include:
- Shopping centre and arcade units
- Wide internal openings and lobbies
- Car park and stairwell openings
- Counters and kiosks
Things to decide before you order
Head space
The coil box needs height above the opening. If there is no room inside, a retractable grille is usually a better fit.
Inside or outside
Inside a shopping centre or behind glazing the grille is protected. External roller grilles normally need planning permission.
Rules that apply in 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 Carlisle address
- Fixed price in writing
- Made to measure and fitted
Roller security grilles in Carlisle: questions
Do you cover Penrith as well as Carlisle?
Yes. As well as Carlisle, we can arrange surveys in nearby Penrith, Workington and Hexham, and elsewhere in Cumbria.
Do roller grilles need planning permission?
Internal roller grilles generally do not. External ones normally do, and councils often prefer open-mesh grilles to solid shutters where something external is allowed.
Can a roller grille be fitted inside a shop window?
Yes, where there is enough clear height above the window for the coil and guides. It is a neat option because nothing is left at the sides.
Is a roller grille the same as a roller shutter?
No. A shutter uses solid or perforated slats; a grille uses an open mesh of tubes and links, so you can see through it and air can pass.
Roller security grilles in nearby towns
Other grilles in Carlisle
- Security grille servicing
- Door security gates
- LPS 1175 certified security grilles
- Vacant property grilles and screens
- Patio and bifold door grilles
- Home security grilles
Ready for a price? Use the form or call 0800 088 6248.