Door security gates in Dalkeith: what will it cost?
Door security gates in Dalkeith typically cost £714 to £1,554 including VAT (£595 to £1,295 plus VAT) per door, supplied and fitted. Use the quote tool for a guide figure, then we survey and confirm a fixed price.
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.
Specification at a glance
- Locks operable from inside, outside or both
- Suitable for timber, uPVC, composite and aluminium doors
- Low-profile floor track options to reduce trip hazards
- Retractable or hinged designs to suit the space beside the door
- Powder-coated finishes to match door frames
- Can be combined with a letterbox gap or pet clearance where needed
Fitting in Dalkeith and nearby
Whether you are in central Dalkeith or at the edge of the EH22 district, we can arrange a survey. Nearby Musselburgh and Edinburgh are covered too.
Edinburgh's Old and New Towns are a World Heritage Site full of listed tenements and shops, surrounded by suburbs and the Lothians' towns.
Common openings for door security gates:
- Flat entrance doors onto communal areas
- Shop back doors and fire exits (with the right arrangements)
- Glazed kitchen and utility doors
- Office side entrances
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.
Retractable or hinged
Retractable gates need a parking space beside the door for the stack; hinged gates need clear swing space.
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 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.
How it works
- Guide price online or by phone
- Survey in Dalkeith
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
Door security gates in Dalkeith: questions
Do you cover Musselburgh as well as Dalkeith?
Yes. As well as Dalkeith, we can arrange surveys in nearby Musselburgh, Edinburgh and Penicuik, and elsewhere in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
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.
How do I lock a door gate?
With a key-operated lock box on the closing edge, plus shoot bolts on wider gates. Thumb-turn and quick-release options are available on the inside face.
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.
Door security gates in nearby towns
Other grilles in Dalkeith
- Vacant property grilles and screens
- Security grille servicing
- Front door security gates
- Security grille repairs
- Bespoke security grilles
- Retractable security grilles
Tell us about your door gate and we will come back with a guide price.