Retractable security grilles in Ashford (Kent)
We supply, fit and look after retractable security grilles in Ashford (Kent) and nearby Faversham, Canterbury and Folkestone, from a single opening to a whole site.
In Ashford (Kent), retractable security grilles typically cost £445 to £1,795 ex VAT (£534 to £2,154 inc VAT) for the common sizes. The width of the opening matters more than the height, and electric operation adds to the price.
- TN24 and nearby
- Kent
- England
Get a free quote
Send the postcode and rough size. We reply with a guide price and book a free survey.
Choosing retractable security grilles for premises in Ashford (Kent)
Grilles can be fitted to rear doors, stock rooms and vulnerable ground-floor windows as well as shopfronts. Top and bottom tracks keep the grille rigid and hard to lift or push in.
Fitted inside the glazing, they usually avoid the planning issues of external shutters, though listed buildings may still need consent. Grilles on escape routes need to be openable quickly from the inside, which is checked against the fire risk assessment.
Features to choose from
- Folding lattice that stacks to the side
- Top and bottom tracks for rigidity
- Internal or external fitting
- Rated products available on request
- Removable bar grilles for windows
- Integral locks, keyed or thumb turn
Guide prices in Ashford (Kent)
| Option | Ex VAT | Inc VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Removable or bespoke grilles | After survey | After survey |
| Retractable grille for a shopfront, up to 3m | £845 to £1,795 | £1,014 to £2,154 |
| Retractable grille for a single door | £445 to £945 | £534 to £1,134 |
Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the survey, before anything is ordered. Try the quote tool.
Covering Ashford (Kent) and nearby
We cover Ashford (Kent) and the surrounding TN24 district as part of our work across Kent. Ashford (Kent) is around 18 miles from Maidstone, and we also cover nearby Faversham, Canterbury and Folkestone.
Rules in England
Planning permission for shopfront shutters
In England an external shutter on a shopfront is usually treated as development that needs planning permission from the local planning authority, and a listed building also needs listed building consent. Many councils' shopfront design guides favour internal shutters, perforated or open-grille designs and boxes hidden behind the fascia, and some refuse solid external shutters in conservation areas and on main shopping streets.
How it works
Send the details
Give us the postcode, approximate width and height, and what the shutter is protecting.
We survey the opening
An engineer measures and checks the fixings, power and any planning constraints.
You approve a fixed price
The quote lists the specification and price in writing, so there are no surprises.
We fit and commission
Your shutter is installed, tested and handed over with instructions and paperwork.
Your questions answered
Do you cover Ashford (Kent)?
Yes. Send the postcode and we will arrange a survey in Ashford (Kent). We also cover nearby Faversham, Canterbury and Folkestone.
Do retractable grilles need planning permission?
Grilles fitted inside the glazing usually do not need planning permission, though listed buildings may need consent. External grilles are treated like other external security and often need permission.
Are grilles as secure as shutters?
A good grille with top and bottom tracks is a strong deterrent and hard to defeat quickly. For tested security, rated grilles are available.
Do grilles get in the way during the day?
Retractable grilles fold neatly to the side of the opening. Removable grilles can be lifted out and stored.
Is the survey free?
Yes, for new shutters, grilles and doors: the survey and written quote are free and there is no obligation to go ahead. Repair and servicing visits are charged, and we tell you the price before we visit.
How long does it take from order to fitting?
Shutters are made to measure after the survey, so the lead time depends on the product, colour and any security rating. We confirm it in your quote.
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Get a fixed price in Ashford (Kent)
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.