Door security gates in Dundee: what will it cost?
Budget £714 to £1,554 including VAT (£595 to £1,295 plus VAT) per door for door security gates in Dundee, supplied and fitted. Size, number of leaves, colour and access all move the price, which is fixed in writing after the survey.
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
- Steel frames fixed into masonry with anti-tamper fixings
- Locks operable from inside, outside or both
- Retractable or hinged designs to suit the space beside the door
- Powder-coated finishes to match door frames
Fitting in Dundee and nearby
We can arrange door security gates across Dundee, the main centre for Dundee and Angus, and in nearby towns including Cupar, St Andrews and Forfar.
Dundee's sandstone tenements and waterfront sit alongside Angus towns such as Arbroath, Forfar and Montrose.
Common openings for door security gates:
- Glazed kitchen and utility doors
- Shop back doors and fire exits (with the right arrangements)
- Office side entrances
- Back and side doors of houses
Getting the right door gate for your building
Fire exits
On business premises a gate across an exit must not obstruct escape while anyone is inside. We discuss how it will be managed before recommending one.
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.
What the rules say in Scotland
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.
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.
How it works
- Guide price online or by phone
- Survey in Dundee
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
Door security gates in Dundee: questions
Which areas near Dundee do you cover?
We can arrange work in Dundee and in nearby Cupar (10 miles), St Andrews (11 miles) and Forfar (12 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
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.
Will a gate stop the door from opening?
No. The gate is measured so the door can open and close normally with the gate folded back or swung open.
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.
Door security gates in nearby towns
Other grilles in Dundee
- Fixed window grilles and bars
- Counter and hatch grilles
- Vacant property grilles and screens
- LPS 1175 certified security grilles
- Security grille installation
- Removable security grilles
Tell us about your door gate and we will come back with a guide price.