Retractable security grilles in Whitstable
We supply, fit and look after retractable security grilles in Whitstable and nearby Herne Bay, Canterbury and Faversham, from a single opening to a whole site.
In Whitstable, 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.
- CT5 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 Whitstable
Locks are built into the grille, often with a key on one side and a thumb turn on the other where escape matters. Grilles on escape routes need to be openable quickly from the inside, which is checked against the fire risk assessment.
Top and bottom tracks keep the grille rigid and hard to lift or push in. Retractable grilles fold to the side of the opening, so there is no box above the window or door.
What's included
- Rated products available on request
- Internal or external fitting
- Folding lattice that stacks to the side
- Removable bar grilles for windows
- Powder coated in black, white or RAL
- Integral locks, keyed or thumb turn
Guide prices in Whitstable
| 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.
Where we work around Whitstable
Our engineers travel across Kent, including Whitstable (CT5). We also cover nearby Herne Bay, Canterbury and Faversham, so jobs at more than one site can be grouped into one visit.
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.
Retractable security grilles: common questions
Do you cover Whitstable?
Yes. Whitstable (CT5) is within our Kent coverage, along with nearby Herne Bay, Canterbury and Faversham.
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 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.
Can a grille be fitted on a fire exit?
Only if it can be opened quickly from the inside without a key, and the fire risk assessment allows it. We check this before fitting.
Are your prices fixed?
Yes. After the survey you get a written price for the agreed specification, confirmed before anything is ordered or any work starts. If you change the specification, or a hidden problem such as a weak lintel is found during fitting, we price it and agree it with you before carrying on.
What warranty do I get?
Products carry the manufacturer's warranty, and the warranty for your shutter is set out in your quote.
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See everything we do in Whitstable, across Kent, or read about retractable security grilles.
Get a fixed price in Whitstable
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.