Custom-fabricated burglar bars, powder-coated and fitted by Xpressdor’s own team. We have served Tokai and the Constantiaberg area for over 15 years from our workshop on Main Road, Diep River.
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Buying Burglar Bars in Tokai — What’s Included
Tokai’s larger properties, many bordering the forest or the lower mountain slopes, often have more windows to secure than a typical townhouse, plus outbuildings, cottages, and garden-facing openings. When you buy burglar bars from Xpressdor, we measure every opening on the property, not just the main house, and fabricate each set to match.
The quoted price covers fabrication, coastal-grade powder coating, and professional fitting into solid masonry — bars aren’t sold separately for self-installation.
What We See Most Often on Tokai Windows
The defining feature of Tokai for window security is the greenbelt. Much of the suburb backs onto Tokai Forest or the corridors running toward Dennendal and Steenberg, and properties on that boundary have a rear elevation that no street lighting reaches and no passing traffic overlooks. On those homes the rear and side windows are the exposure, not the street-facing ones — but they are usually the last openings a homeowner thinks to bar.
The second pattern is span. Homes built in Tokai from the 1970s onward tend to have wide horizontal window openings, often aluminium-framed. A bar set that spans more than about 1.5 metres without an intermediate upright can be levered; we either add a mid-span support or step up the steel gauge, and which of the two we recommend depends on how the window is used. That is a judgement made at the measure, not from a catalogue.
Third, outbuildings. A great many Tokai properties have a cottage, flatlet or converted garage with its own windows, and these are routinely left unsecured because the quote only covered the main house. We measure the whole property and price it as one job, which is almost always cheaper per opening than returning for a second visit.
One practical note specific to the forest edge: leaf litter and damp hold moisture against steel far longer than an open street-facing wall does. Coastal-grade powder coating is included as standard on every set we fit, and on greenbelt-boundary properties it is doing real work rather than being a nominal upgrade.
Your Options When You Buy
- Straight vertical bars — the standard option for most windows.
- Decorative Spanish-style bars — for a softer look against natural surroundings.
- Wide-span sets — with intermediate uprights or heavier gauge for long window openings.
- Full property sets — main house, cottage, and outbuildings quoted together.
- Fire-safe quick-release bars — required for bedroom windows.
How Buying Works
- Free on-site measurement — we assess your entire Tokai property, including outbuildings.
- Choose your style — straight or decorative, gauge, and release mechanism.
- Workshop fabrication — custom-built and coated in Diep River.
- Delivery and fitting — mounted, tested, and handed over with a warranty.
Why Buy From Xpressdor
- Own fabrication workshop in Diep River — no reseller markup, and a short run to Tokai.
- 15+ years serving Tokai and the Southern Suburbs.
- Coastal-grade powder coating included as standard.
- Fitting included in the price.
- Free, no-obligation quotes, including for multi-building properties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you quote for a main house plus outbuildings?
Yes, and on Tokai properties it is the usual request. Main house, cottage and outbuildings are quoted together in one visit.
Can you bar a very wide window opening?
Yes. Wide aluminium openings are common in Tokai, and we either add an intermediate upright or increase the steel gauge so the span cannot be levered.
How much do burglar bars cost to buy?
Cost depends on the number of openings, steel gauge, and design. Call 021 712 0484 for a free assessment.
Are fire-safe bars available for bedrooms?
Yes. Bedroom windows should have a quick-release set so the opening remains an escape route. We fit these as standard where a room is used for sleeping.
Is fitting included when I buy?
Yes, mounting into solid masonry is included in every quote.
Do you offer a warranty?
Yes, covering fabrication, coating, and fixings.
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