Roller security grilles in Central London

How much should I budget for roller security grilles in Central London?

As a guide, roller security grilles in Central London 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.

Choices you can make

Safety edges, manual override and anti-drop devices on powered grilles
Brick-bond or straight link patterns in aluminium or steel
Suitable for shopping centre units, counters and wide internal openings
Guide channels fixed to the face or into the reveal
Manual spring-balanced, crank or electric operation
Coil box above the opening, internal or external

Fitting in Central London and nearby

Surveys in Central London (EC1A) are booked around installer availability, as they are in nearby Pimlico (1 mile) and Islington (2 miles).

London's buildings range from Victorian and Edwardian terraces and mansion blocks to post-war estates, with long high streets of ground-floor shops below flats.

Where roller security grilles are most often used:

Car park and stairwell openings
Counters and kiosks
Wide internal openings and lobbies
Shopping centre and arcade units

What to think about first

Inside or outside

Inside a shopping centre or behind glazing the grille is protected. External roller grilles normally need planning permission.

Manual or electric

Small grilles work well by hand. Anything large, high or used several times a day is easier and safer with a motor.

Consents and safety: 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.

Electric roller grilles

Electric grilles need a suitable supply wired to BS 7671. In homes, some electrical work is notifiable under Part P of the Building Regulations. Powered grilles should have working safety devices and regular maintenance.

How it works

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

Roller security grilles in Central London: questions

Can you survey in Central London and nearby towns?

Yes. Surveys in Central London, Pimlico, Islington and elsewhere in Greater London are booked around installer availability.

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.

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.

Do electric roller grilles need servicing?

Yes. Powered grilles should be inspected and maintained regularly, including the motor, safety devices and manual override, so they stay safe to use.

Roller security grilles in nearby towns

Other grilles in Central London

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