Collection: Door Security Grilles

Door security grilles are available in several configurations depending on the level of security required, the type of doorway, and operational needs.

Fixed Mesh Door Grilles

Welded steel window mesh fitted internally or externally across glazed doors.

• Protects glass panels from forced entry
• Maintains visibility and airflow
• Permanently fixed with anti-tamper anchors
• Common for rear doors, office entrances, and vulnerable glazed sections.

External Security Gates (Domestic & Commercial)

Steel bar or mesh gates installed externally over door openings.

• Hinged or fixed designs
• Provides visible deterrence
• Suitable for domestic front and rear doors

Often specified for residential properties or small commercial units.

Retractable Door Security Grilles

Collapsible lattice systems that slide across the doorway when required.Single stack or bi-parting configurations

• Fully tracked or trackless options
• Available up to LPS 1175 Level 3 (where specified)

Suitable for retail premises, reception areas, and internal compartmentation.

Trackless Barrier Systems

The Trackless Barrier is installed without a bottom track.

• Eliminates trip hazards
• Suitable for loading bays and larger door openings
• Industrial or commercial applications

Ideal where floor obstruction is not acceptable.

LPS 1175 Security Rated Door Grilles

Independently tested to graded attack resistance standards and Secured By Design.

• Available in various configurations
• Certification applies to grille and fixing method
• Suitable for higher risk environments

Internal Compartmentation Grilles

Installed internally to secure:

• Stockrooms
• IT rooms
• Service corridors
• Allows airflow while restricting access.
• Door security grilles can therefore be specified as fixed, hinged, retractable, or trackless systems, with options ranging from standard deterrent protection to independently tested LPS 1175 security rated solutions depending on the risk level and application.

Door security grilles can be tailored to suit the type of doorway, security level, operational requirements, and building aesthetics, while ensuring structural integrity and (where specified) certified performance.

Security Level Specification

Available as:

• Standard deterrent systems
• Reinforced heavy-duty systems
• LPS 1175 security rated grilles (e.g. retractable up to Level 3)

The selected level influences material thickness, reinforcement, locking systems, and fixing detail.

Grille Type & Configuration

• Fixed Mesh Panels
• Welded steel mesh within reinforced frame
• Protects glazed door panels
• Face fixed or reveal fixed

Hinged Security Gates

• Single or double leaf
• Outward or inward opening
• Lockable designs

Retractable Security Grilles

• Single stack (one-way opening)
• Bi parting (centre opening)Fully tracked (top and bottom track)
• Trackless systems (no bottom track)

Suitable for retail, commercial, and industrial doorways.

Made to Measure Sizing

• Manufactured to exact doorway dimensions
• Suitable for single doors, double doors, and wider openings
• Designed for masonry, steel, or timber substrates

Ensures accurate fit and maximum security performance.

Locking Options

• Keyed cylinder locks
• Multi point locking systems
• Security rated cylinders (for certified systems)
• Shoot bolts (hinged gates)

Locking specification must align with security rating where applicable.

Finish & Appearance

• Polyester powder-coated finish
• Wide RAL colour range
• Internal or external finish matching
• Galvanised or corrosion-resistant coatings for exposed locations

Allows coordination with façade or door frame.

Installation Style

• Face fixed (surface mounted)
• Reveal fixed (within door recess)
• Internal or external installation
• Fixing method depends on structural conditions and required security level.

Additional Options

• Anti tamper fixings
• Reinforced perimeter framing
• Low profile threshold details (for trackless systems)
• Compatible integration with existing doors and glazing

Door security grilles can therefore be customised in configuration, finish, locking method, and security rating, from discreet glazed door protection to heavy duty, security rated systems suitable for higher risk commercial or industrial environments.

Door security grilles are specified where door openings require additional physical protection without fully blocking visibility or ventilation. They are suitable for residential, commercial, and industrial environments.

Residential Doors

Installed over:

• Front doors with glazed panels
• Rear and side doors
• Patio or garden access doors

Provides added protection against forced entry while maintaining light.

Commercial Entrances

Used on:

• Office doors
• Rear service doors
• Staff entrances
• Communal access points

Helps secure premises outside operating hours.

Retail Premises

Fitted across:

• Shopfront doorways
• Internal mall entrances
• Stockroom access doors

Retractable grilles allow trading visibility during the day and security at night.

Industrial & Warehouse Doors

Installed on:

• Loading bay doorways
• Roller shutter openings
• Service yard entrances

Trackless or heavy duty systems are often specified for larger apertures.

Schools & Public Buildings

Used to secure:

• Classroom access doors
• IT rooms
• Community centre entrances

Provides protection while maintaining airflow and visibility.

Utilities & Infrastructure

Specified for:

• Substation access doors
• Telecom buildings
• Plant room entrances

May require LPS 1175 security rated systems depending on risk level.

Internal Compartmentation

Installed internally to secure:

• Stockrooms
• Server rooms
• Service corridors

Allows ventilation while restricting access to authorised personnel.

Door security grilles are therefore adaptable across residential, commercial, retail, industrial, and infrastructure settings, providing scalable protection from standard deterrent systems to independently tested high security solutions.

Door security grilles provide a flexible and durable method of protecting door openings without fully enclosing the space. They combine physical resistance with visibility and ventilation, making them suitable for a wide range of applications.

Strong Physical Protection

Manufactured from welded steel mesh or reinforced steel lattice systems.

Benefit:Creates a robust barrier against opportunist intrusion and forced entry.

Security Rated Options Available

Retractable and fixed grilles can be specified to LPS 1175 security ratings (where required).

Benefit:Provides independently tested, graded protection for higher-risk commercial and infrastructure environments.

Maintains Visibility

Open mesh or lattice construction allows clear sightlines through the doorway.

Benefit:Ideal for retail premises where product visibility is important, even when closed.

Ventilation

Airflow remains unobstructed through the grille design.

Benefit:Suitable for plant rooms, loading bays, and internal compartmentation where ventilation is required.

Flexible Operation (Retractable Systems)

Sliding or bi parting configurations available.

Benefit:Allows full access during trading hours and secure closure when required.

Trackless Options Available

No bottom track required for certain systems.

Benefit:Reduces trip hazards and is suitable for loading bays or accessible routes.

Durable & Low Maintenance

Heavy duty steel construction with protective finishes.

Benefit:Long service life with minimal servicing requirements.

Custom Finishes

Available in powder-coated finishes across a wide RAL colour range.

Benefit:Can match door frames or façade design for a coordinated appearance.

Made to Measure

Manufactured to suit specific door dimensions and structural conditions.

Benefit:Ensures precise fit and maximises security performance.

Door security grilles deliver scalable protection, from simple glazed door reinforcement to security rated systems, offering strength, visibility, and operational flexibility across residential, commercial, and industrial environments.

Door security grilles must comply with relevant security certification standards, fire safety regulations, building regulations, and structural safety requirements, depending on their location and intended use.

Security Certification (Where Specified)

• LPS 1175 (Levels 1–3+)

Where enhanced protection is required, door security grilles can be specified to:

• LPS 1175 Issue 7 or 8
• Certified to graded security levels
• Independently tested by LPCB
• Secured By Design

Certification applies to:

• Grille construction
• Locking system
• Fixing method

Installation must follow the tested fixing detail to maintain certification.

Fire Safety & Means of Escape (Approved Document B)

If a door forms part of an escape route:

• The grille must not prevent safe and immediate egress
• Must not obstruct compliant panic hardware (BS EN 1125)
• Must not obstruct emergency exit devices (BS EN 179)
• Clear escape width must be maintained
• Security must never compromise life safety.

Retractable or hinged systems protecting escape doors may require internal release mechanisms.

Accessibility (Approved Document M)

Where installed along accessible routes:

• Must not reduce compliant door widths
• Trackless systems may be required to avoid trip hazards
• Threshold details must not create barriers

Bottom tracks must be carefully specified in public environments.

Structural Installation Requirements

• Must be securely fixed into structural substrate
• Appropriate anchor types must be used
• Installation must resist leverage and forced entry
• No reliance on non structural finishes

For certified systems, fixing must match tested specification.

Workplace Safety (Commercial Environments)

• Staff must be trained in safe operation (for retractable systems)
• Locking procedures must be controlled
• Grilles must not create sharp edges or impact hazards

External Durability

For externally installed grilles:

• Corrosion resistant finishes required
• Weather resistant fixings used
• Structural integrity maintained in exposed conditions

When correctly specified and installed, door security grilles can meet graded security certification requirements while remaining compliant with fire safety, accessibility, and structural safety regulations.

Door security grilles must be installed correctly to ensure structural integrity, smooth operation (where applicable), and compliance with security and life safety regulations.

Installation Requirements

Structural Fixing

• Must be securely fixed into structural substrate (brick, block, concrete, or structural steel)
• Correct anchor type and fixing centres must be used
• Door opening must be structurally sound and square
• No reliance on plasterboard or decorative finishes

For LPS 1175 certified systems, installation must follow the tested fixing specification.

Fixed Mesh or Hinged Security Gates

• Frame must be level and plumb
• Anti-tamper fixings used where required
• Hinges securely anchored and aligned
• Locking mechanism must fully engage
• Perimeter gaps must be minimised to prevent leverage.

Retractable Door Security Grilles

• Top track securely fixed to structural head
• Bottom track (if fitted) accurately aligned
• Trackless systems require precise side guide alignment
• Grille must slide freely without binding
• Locks must engage correctly at closing point
• Operational testing should be completed on handover.

Escape & Fire Route Considerations

If protecting a door that forms part of an escape route:

• Must not obstruct panic hardware (BS EN 1125)
• Must allow immediate internal release where required
• Must not reduce compliant escape width

Life safety must always take priority.

Supply Only Considerations

If supplied without installation:

• Installer assumes responsibility for structural suitability
• Installation must follow manufacturer technical drawings
• Certified systems must follow approved fixing detail

Professional installation is recommended for security rated systems.

Maintenance Requirements

Maintenance requirements vary depending on system type.

Routine Inspection (Recommended Annually)

Check for:

• Secure fixings
• Frame stability
• Lock engagement
• Signs of corrosion
• Damage or deformation

Higher use commercial environments may require 6 monthly inspections.

Retractable System Maintenance

• Keep tracks clear of debris
• Lightly lubricate pivot points and locks
• Check smooth operation
• Inspect top and bottom guides
• Avoid over lubrication, which can attract dirt.

Lock & Hardware Maintenance

• Inspect cylinders and locking mechanisms
• Replace worn components promptly
• Confirm internal release functions correctly (if fitted)

External Maintenance

• Inspect powder-coated or galvanised finish
• Touch up damaged coating
• Check for corrosion
• Ensure weather seals remain intact (where applicable)

When properly installed and maintained, door security grilles provide long term, reliable protection while remaining compliant with security certification, building regulations, and life safety requirements.

(Indicative UK pricing – excludes VAT unless stated)

The cost of door security grilles depends on type (fixed mesh, hinged gate, retractable, trackless), opening size, security rating, finish, and installation conditions.

Fixed Mesh Door Grilles

(Protecting glazed door panels or rear doors)

• Supply only: From £250 – £500 per door
• Supplied and installed: From £450 – £900 per door

Based on a standard single door up to approx. 900mm wide.

Hinged External Security Gates

(Domestic or commercial doors)

• Supply only: From £700 – £1200 per door
• Supplied and installed: From £130 – £2,500 per door

Pricing varies depending on bar vs mesh design and locking specification.

Retractable Door Security Grilles

Priced per metre width.

• Standard retractable installed: From £900 – £1,300 per metre width
• Typical single doorway (1m wide): £900 – £1,500 installed

Trackless Barrier Systems

(Loading bays or larger openings)

• Installed from £1,200 – £2,500+ per metre width

Often specified for wider commercial openings.

LPS 1175 Security Rated Door Grilles

Where certified protection is required:

Level 1–2 installed:

• From £1,200 – £2,000 per opening

Level 3+ installed:

• From £2,000 – £4,000+ per opening

Pricing depends on configuration and security level.

What Affects Final Pricing

• Opening width and height
• Fixed vs hinged vs retractable system
• Security level (standard vs LPS 1175)
• Locking specification
• Powder-coated finish
• Structural substrate condition
• Site access and installation complexity

Getting an Accurate Quote

Door security grilles are made to measure. Final pricing depends on exact dimensions, required security rating, and whether the door forms part of an escape route. A site survey is recommended to confirm structural fixing suitability, compliance requirements, and final installation cost.