How much do shopfront security grilles cost in Southampton?
As a guide, shopfront security grilles in Southampton cost £1,195 to £3,495 plus VAT (£1,434 to £4,194 inc VAT) per shopfront, supplied and fitted. The exact figure depends on size, type, finish and locking, and is confirmed in writing after the free survey.
A shopfront security grille is a wide retractable or roller grille fitted behind the shop window and entrance. It protects the glass line after closing while leaving the display visible, which is why many councils prefer it to a solid external shutter.
What you can specify
- Fitting scheduled outside trading hours where possible
- Fitted behind the glass so the shopfront itself is unchanged
- Internal open-mesh roller grilles where there is head space for the coil
- Heavier sections and extra locking for higher-risk trades
- Multi-leaf retractable layouts for windows several metres wide
- Brushed, galvanised, white, black or RAL colours
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.
Typical places for this kind of grille include:
- Convenience stores and off-licences
- Pharmacies and opticians
- High-street shops and boutiques
- Jewellers and phone shops
Things to decide before you order
Risk level
Phone shops, jewellers and pharmacies may want heavier sections, more locking points or a certified product.
Where the stack parks
We plan stack positions around displays, pilasters and the door so the grille folds away without blocking stock.
Rules that apply 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.
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.
How it works
- Send sizes or use the quote tool
- Free survey at your Southampton address
- Fixed price in writing
- Made to measure and fitted
Shopfront 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.
Can you fit the grille without closing the shop?
Usually. Fitting is noisy for short spells while tracks are drilled, so we offer early-morning or after-closing slots where the installer's schedule allows.
Will my insurer accept a grille?
Some insurers specify grilles or shutters for certain stock or cash levels. Send us their wording and we will quote to it; the insurer decides whether a product meets their policy.
Can the grille cover the shop door too?
Yes. The door is covered by its own leaf, by a separate gate, or by including it in the main grille run.
Shopfront security grilles in nearby towns
Other grilles in Southampton
- Hinged security gates
- Door security gates
- Patio and bifold door grilles
- Counter and hatch grilles
- Roller security grilles
- Internal security grilles
Ready for a price? Use the form or call 0800 088 6248.