Door security gates in Dumfries and Galloway

Door security gates in Dumfries and Galloway: what will it cost?

Most door security gates in Dumfries and Galloway fall within £714 to £1,554 including VAT (£595 to £1,295 plus VAT) per door for supply and fitting. We confirm a fixed price in writing after a free survey, before anything is ordered.

A door security gate is a steel grille fitted across a doorway, either as a retractable concertina gate or a hinged gate on its own frame. Locked, it holds the opening even if the door itself is forced or its glass is broken.

Choices you can make

Can be combined with a letterbox gap or pet clearance where needed
Additional shoot bolts into the floor and head for wider gates
Powder-coated finishes to match door frames
Locks operable from inside, outside or both
Suitable for timber, uPVC, composite and aluminium doors
Low-profile floor track options to reduce trip hazards

Covering Dumfries and Galloway

We can arrange surveys and fitting anywhere in Dumfries and Galloway, including Dumfries and Annan. Dates depend on installer availability. Choose your town below for local details.

Dumfries and Galloway is rural south-west Scotland, with sandstone towns such as Dumfries and Annan and the ferry port of Stranraer.

Common openings for door security gates:

Office side entrances
Flat entrance doors onto communal areas
Shop back doors and fire exits (with the right arrangements)
Back and side doors of houses

Towns in Dumfries and Galloway

Getting the right door gate for your building

Floor track

A full track gives the most rigid gate. If the doorway is a busy route or has level access, ask for a low-profile or recessed track.

Which side you lock from

A gate that is only locked from inside suits most homes. If the door is your way out at night, choose a gate that also locks from outside.

What the rules say in Scotland

Scotland

Grilles in rented homes

Private landlords in Scotland must meet the repairing standard, which includes fire safety provisions. Grilles over windows a tenant may need for escape should open from inside without a key.

Listed buildings and conservation areas

Listed buildings in Scotland need listed building consent for works affecting their character, decided by the council, with Historic Environment Scotland consulted on some cases. Conservation areas bring extra scrutiny of external changes. Check with the council before ordering.

How it works

Guide price online or by phone
Survey in Dumfries and Galloway
Accept the fixed quote
Installation by installers working under our contract

Door security gates in Dumfries and Galloway: questions

Which towns in Dumfries and Galloway do you cover?

We can arrange work anywhere in Dumfries and Galloway, including Dumfries, Annan, Castle Douglas, Lockerbie and Stranraer.

Can you fit a gate to a flat entrance door?

Yes, subject to the building owner's permission and any fire strategy for the block, as flat entrance doors in shared buildings often have a fire safety role.

Is a security gate better inside or outside the door?

Inside is usual for back doors because the gate is protected and the door still seals against the weather. Outside works for recessed doorways or where the door opens inwards and would hit the gate.

Can a security gate go behind a fire exit door?

Only if it does not obstruct escape while the building is occupied. That normally means it is unlocked and parked open during opening hours and locked only when the premises are empty.

Other grilles in Dumfries and Galloway

Tell us about your door gate and we will come back with a guide price.