Security grille servicing in Thatcham: what will it cost?
Security grille servicing in Thatcham costs £114 to £234 including VAT (£95 to £195 plus VAT) per grille, with a minimum visit charge of £174 including VAT (£145 plus VAT). The price is confirmed before the visit.
Security grille servicing is planned maintenance that keeps grilles running smoothly and locking properly. A service cleans the tracks, lubricates the pivots and runners, checks fixings and alignment, tests the lock and any release mechanism, and records anything that needs attention.
What we look at
- Check of fixings, alignment and stack
- Track cleaning and debris removal
- Lock and key operation test
- Written service record
- Roller grille spring, motor and safety device checks
- Lubrication of pivots, runners and lock
Visits in Thatcham and nearby
Visits in Thatcham (RG18) are booked around engineer availability. We also cover nearby Newbury (3 miles), Basingstoke (12 miles) and Reading (13 miles).
Berkshire mixes Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Reading, commuter semis along the Thames Valley and modern business parks around Slough and Bracknell.
Typical reasons to book:
- Grilles over escape windows
- Shops opening and closing grilles daily
- Electric roller grilles
- Landlords with grilles in rented homes
Things to think about
Records
Service records help with insurers, landlords and fire risk assessments.
Escape releases
Grilles with quick-release mechanisms should be checked as part of every service.
What the rules say in England
Grilles across exits in business premises
In workplaces and other non-domestic premises, including the common parts of blocks of flats and HMOs, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 makes the responsible person keep escape routes and emergency exits available and easy to open while people are present. A grille across an exit should be unlocked and parked open whenever the building is occupied, and covered in the fire risk assessment.
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
- Tell us how many grilles
- Price confirmed before the visit
- Clean, lubricate, adjust and test
- Written service record
Security grille servicing in Thatcham: questions
Do you cover Newbury as well as Thatcham?
Yes. As well as Thatcham, we can arrange visits in nearby Newbury, Basingstoke and Reading, and elsewhere in Berkshire.
How often should a grille be serviced?
Once a year for most grilles, and every six months for grilles used daily, fitted outside, or electrically operated.
Can I lubricate my grille myself?
Yes, with a light dry lubricant on the pivots and runners, and by keeping the bottom track clear. Avoid heavy grease, which collects dirt.
What is checked on an electric roller grille?
The motor, limits, safety edges or photocells, manual override and the curtain and guides.
Security grille servicing in nearby towns
Other grilles in Thatcham
- Commercial security grilles
- Window security grilles
- Patio and bifold door grilles
- Security grille installation
- Hinged security gates
- Counter and hatch grilles
Use the form or call 0800 088 6248 to book.