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Burglar Bars in South Africa: Get Free Quotes

Get free quotes for burglar bars in South Africa: steel, aluminium and clear polycarbonate bars, security gates and repairs. Local fitters quote you directly.

  • Quotes from: burglar bar and security gate installers
  • Area: all nine provinces
  • Cost to you: free
A fitter installing steel burglar bars on a window of a South African face-brick house
A fitter installing steel burglar bars on a window of a South African face-brick house

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Windows and doors are where most break-ins begin, and burglar bars slow an intruder while they keep fresh air and views. HandymanService.co.za is a free quote-request service for South Africa. Tell us about your burglar bars, whether new bars, security gates or repairs, and we pass the request to independent security fitters and handymen who quote you directly. We do not do the work and we never give prices. There is no fee and no obligation to accept a quote.

Types of burglar bars

The material and design change the look, the strength and the upkeep.

  • Steel bars: the traditional choice. Strong, available in many designs, but they rust if the paint chips.
  • Aluminium bars: lighter and rust-free. Good for coastal homes.
  • Clear burglar bars: polycarbonate or toughened clear panels that keep the view open while blocking entry.
  • Security gates: steel or aluminium gates over sliding and front doors, often with a lock.

Choose the design to suit your windows, your risk and your budget.

Burglar bars for aluminium and steel windows

Fitting burglar bars for aluminium windows needs care. Thin aluminium frames cannot hold heavy bars if they are only screwed to the frame. A fitter should fix the bars to the brickwork or lintel around the window, or choose bars made to sit inside the reveal. Steel windows usually take bars welded or bolted to the frame.

Measure the opening precisely. Bars that do not fit leave gaps that an intruder can use, and badly fixed bars can be levered off.

Ask whether the bars are made to measure or standard sizes, and how they are fixed to the wall. A good fitter explains this clearly.

Fire escape, safety and approvals

Burglar bars must never trap people inside during a fire. Bars on bedroom windows should leave an escape route, such as an opening section with a lock that you can release from inside. Keep the key where every adult can reach it quickly, and teach children how to use it.

Security gates over doors should also open from the inside. Test the locks regularly and keep the hinges oiled.

Bars are usually allowed on a private house, but sectional title owners and estate residents should check with the body corporate or HOA, since exterior changes may need approval. Tenants should ask the landlord or letting agent first.

What affects the quote

We do not show prices. The main cost drivers are the number and size of the windows, the material, the design, the finish and how the bars are fixed. Powder coating, special locks and made-to-measure work all add to the job. Removing old bars and making good the walls adds more.

Tell us how many windows and doors you want to protect, and their approximate sizes. State the frame material and whether you want clear, steel or aluminium bars. Add photographs of the openings. Mention the fire escape need and any approval rules, so each fitter quotes the same job.

Comparing quotes for burglar bars

The lowest figure is not always the best deal. When your quotes arrive, check:

  • Scope: exactly what is included, from preparation and materials to rubble removal and clean-up.
  • Materials: the brand, grade or quantity allowed for, and who buys and delivers them.
  • Timing: when the work can start, how long it takes and what happens if it rains.
  • Guarantee and terms: any workmanship guarantee, deposit, payment stages and how long the price holds.

What to include in your request

  • Count the windows and doors and give approximate sizes.
  • State the frame material: aluminium, steel or timber.
  • Say whether you prefer steel, aluminium or clear bars.
  • Ask for a fire escape opening on bedroom windows.
  • Attach photographs of each opening and any existing bars.

Frequently asked questions

Do you fit burglar bars?
No. HandymanService.co.za is a free quote-request service. We pass your request to independent security fitters and handymen in your area. They quote you directly and do the work. There is no fee to use the service and no obligation to accept any quote.
Do bedroom burglar bars need an escape route?
Yes, they should. In a fire, people must be able to leave through a window. Ask your fitter for a lockable opening section, with the key kept within reach of the bed. Never fix bars permanently over the only escape window in a bedroom.
Are clear burglar bars as safe as steel?
Quality clear bars are made from strong polycarbonate and keep the view open, but their strength depends on the product and the fixing. Steel is the traditional choice. Ask each fitter for the material specification and how the bars are anchored to the wall.
How do burglar bar quotes work?
Fitters usually measure the openings, then price by size, material, design and finish. Send the number of windows, approximate sizes, frame type and photographs to every fitter so the quotes match and are easy to compare.

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