Security grilles in Scottish Borders
We supply and fit security grilles in towns across Scottish Borders, including Galashiels, Hawick and Kelso.
The Borders are known for stone-built former mill towns such as Galashiels and Hawick and historic towns like Kelso and Peebles.
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Choose a grille type for Scottish Borders
Each link shows prices, options and the rules that apply here.
Grille types
For homes
For business
Towns covered in Scottish Borders
We can arrange surveys and fitting anywhere in Scottish Borders. Pick your town for local pages, or send your postcode with your enquiry.
Towns we cover in Scottish Borders
- Galashiels TD1
- Hawick TD9
- Kelso TD5
- Peebles EH45
Rules that apply in Scotland
Grilles across exits in business premises
In Scotland, the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 make the duty holder keep escape routes and exits available and easy to open while people are present. A grille across an exit should be open whenever the premises are occupied.
Grilles inside the glass
A grille fitted inside the glass does not normally need planning permission in Scotland, as it does not materially change the outside of the building. If the building is listed, listed building consent may still be needed.
Bedroom and escape windows
In Scotland, escape from homes is covered by the Building Standards technical handbooks (section 2, fire). Where a room relies on a window for escape, nothing fitted over it should stop it being used. We only fit grilles over escape windows with a keyless internal release.
Security grilles in Scottish Borders: questions
Do you fit security grilles across Scottish Borders?
We can arrange work anywhere in Scottish Borders, including Galashiels, Hawick, Kelso and Peebles.
How much do security grilles cost in Scottish Borders?
As a guide, retractable window grilles cost £345 to £795 plus VAT (£414 to £954 inc VAT), door gates £595 to £1,295 plus VAT (£714 to £1,554 inc VAT) and shopfronts £1,195 to £3,495 plus VAT (£1,434 to £4,194 inc VAT), supplied and fitted. Fixed prices follow a free survey.
Do grilles need planning permission in Scottish Borders?
Internal grilles usually do not. External grilles on commercial buildings normally need planning permission from the council, and listed buildings may need listed building consent. See the rules on this page.
How often should grilles be serviced?
Yearly for light use, six-monthly for daily-use, external and electric grilles.
Inside or outside the glass?
Inside in most cases: it is protected, keeps the building looking the same and rarely needs planning permission.
Security grilles in Scottish Borders
Free survey for new installations across Scottish Borders.