Internal steel screens

An internal steel screen is a glazed partition made from slim steel sections, usually with a grid of glass panes and an optional door. It divides two spaces while letting daylight pass straight through, so a dark hallway or a deep kitchen borrows light from the room next to it.

£3,800 – £7,500Guide price for a typical 2.4m-wide screen with a single door, fitted, including VAT

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How internal steel screens work

Each screen is drawn from your survey measurements, fabricated in steel and powder coated, then glazed on site with toughened or laminated safety glass. Because the sections are steel rather than timber or aluminium, the glazing bars stay slim even on tall openings, which is what gives the screen its fine, architectural look.

Most of the screens we fit replace a stud wall or fill an opening that has already been knocked through. If the wall is load-bearing, the structural work and steel beam come first; we take final measurements once the opening is formed and plastered so the frame fits tight to the finished reveals.

What you can specify

Slim steel glazing bars, typically 25–40mm sightlines depending on system
Toughened or laminated safety glass to BS EN 12150 / BS EN 14449
Polyester powder coat in textured jet black (RAL 9005) or any RAL colour
Fixed panes, single door, double doors, sliding or pivot leaf
Pane layouts drawn to suit ceiling height and room proportions
Lever handles, pull handles and locks in black, brass or stainless
Reeded, frosted or acoustic laminated glass to any pane

What happens after you get in touch

Tell us about the opening
Send the form, call or chat, or use the guide-price tool for a quick estimate.
Free survey
We measure the opening, check fixings and regulations, and talk through layouts, glass and finish.
Drawings and fixed quote
You get a drawing and a fixed written price naming the material, glass and finish.
Made and fitted
Your screen is fabricated, powder coated and fitted by our team, usually 4 to 6 weeks from sign-off.

Questions about internal steel screens

How much does an internal steel screen cost?

A typical 2.4m-wide screen with a single door is usually between £3,800 and £7,500 fitted, including VAT. Size, the number of doors, glass type and access are what move the price; we confirm a fixed figure after a free survey.

Do internal steel screens need building regulations approval?

A screen that simply replaces a non-structural partition usually does not, but the glass must be safety glass where it sits in a door or low down. If the screen is on a protected escape route, for example in a three-storey house, it may need fire-rated glazing and building control sign-off. We check this at survey.

Can you fit a screen into an existing doorway?

Yes. A screen can fill an existing opening, widen a doorway or replace a whole stud wall. If the wall is load-bearing, a structural engineer specifies a beam first and the screen is measured once the opening is plastered.

What glass do you use?

Toughened safety glass is standard. Laminated glass is available for extra acoustic performance or where a pane must hold together if broken, and reeded or frosted panes add privacy.

Is the screen genuine steel?

Yes. Our steel screens are fabricated from steel sections and powder coated. If budget is tight we also offer a steel-look aluminium screen, and we always say clearly which one you are being quoted for.

How long does fitting take?

Most single screens are fitted and glazed in one to two days once the frame arrives on site. Larger or multi-screen jobs take longer, and we confirm the programme before we start.