Gates, Doors and Glass for Vasant Vihar Homes

Vasant Vihar is one of Delhi's most exclusive colonies, bounded roughly by Munirka Marg, Vasant Marg, Poorvi Marg and Paschimi Marg, with the Vasant Vihar metro station on the Magenta Line and the Basant Lok market close by. A large share of its homes are let to embassies and diplomatic staff, and the rest are owner-occupied bungalows and rebuilt floors on generous plots. That mix sets the tone for fabrication work: the spec is higher, and the security around the job is tighter.

Working at a diplomatic residence

Homes let to missions often have their own security staff and procedures. Expect workers' ID details to be shared in advance, a fixed list of names, and sometimes limits on when drilling and welding can happen. If you are the landlord, involve the tenant's administration early. If you are the tenant, ask your landlord who approves changes to the property. None of this changes the product, but it does change the schedule, so we agree the access arrangements during the visit.

Gates that do a lot of work

A Vasant Vihar main gate is usually tall, solid and used by drivers through the day. An MS main gate with sheet or close-spaced infill gives privacy from the road. Wide driveways sometimes suit a sliding gate on a ground track, which can later be motorised; the sliding gate automation guide covers what to plan for. Heavy gates need strong hinges or rollers and a properly founded pillar, so we look at the existing pillars before deciding whether they can carry a new leaf.

Second line of defence

Many homes add an MS safety door to the main entrance or the door from the servants' quarters. It is fabricated to the opening and fixed into the frame or the masonry around it.

Opening the house to the lawn

Bungalows here often have a lawn or rear garden, and the old wooden or steel French doors are the first thing owners replace. A slide-and-fold door stacks to one side and opens almost the full width; an aluminium sliding door keeps half the opening glazed but costs less and seals more simply. Both are quoted after measuring. Over the entrance porch, a glass canopy gives rain cover without blocking light.

Bathrooms in larger homes

Bathrooms here are often large enough for a full corner enclosure. An L-shape frameless enclosure with slider starts at ₹570 per sq ft and uses Saint-Gobain 10mm toughened glass with SS304 fittings.

Nearby are Vasant Kunj, Safdarjung Enclave and Hauz Khas and Green Park. See also metal fabrication in Delhi and sheds and pergolas in Delhi. Book a visit when the household is ready for us to measure.