Retractable security grilles in Leicester
Looking for retractable security grilles in Leicester? We survey the opening, price it in writing and fit it, with nothing ordered until you approve the quote.
Guide prices for retractable security grilles in Leicester run from £445 to £1,795 ex VAT (£534 to £2,154 inc VAT). Width, operation, lath type and finish make the biggest difference.
- LE1 and nearby
- Leicestershire
- England
Get a free quote
Send the postcode and rough size. We reply with a guide price and book a free survey.
How retractable security grilles work, and what to ask for
Grilles on escape routes need to be openable quickly from the inside, which is checked against the fire risk assessment. Fitted inside the glazing, they usually avoid the planning issues of external shutters, though listed buildings may still need consent.
The open lattice lets light in and keeps displays visible, which suits shops and offices. Grilles can be fitted to rear doors, stock rooms and vulnerable ground-floor windows as well as shopfronts.
Specification options
- Integral locks, keyed or thumb turn
- Removable bar grilles for windows
- Top and bottom tracks for rigidity
- No shutter box needed
- Internal or external fitting
- Folding lattice that stacks to the side
Guide prices in Leicester
| 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 Leicester and nearby
We cover Leicester and the surrounding LE1 district as part of our work across Leicestershire, along with nearby Oadby, Wigston and Loughborough.
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 Leicester?
Yes. Leicester (LE1) is within our Leicestershire coverage, along with nearby Oadby, Wigston and Loughborough.
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.
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.
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 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.
Can you fit outside trading hours?
Yes, out-of-hours fitting can be arranged for shops and businesses that cannot close during the day.
Other services in Leicester
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- Perforated & punched shutters in Leicester
- Insulated roller shutters in Leicester
- Shutter replacement in Leicester
- Fire shutter servicing & drop tests in Leicester
- Shutter motor replacement in Leicester
See everything we do in Leicester, across Leicestershire, or read about retractable security grilles.
Get a fixed price in Leicester
Free survey, made-to-measure shutters and a written quote before any work starts.