Door security gates in Kirkwall: what will it cost?
Door security gates in Kirkwall 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.
What you can specify
- Retractable or hinged designs to suit the space beside the door
- Steel frames fixed into masonry with anti-tamper fixings
- Can be combined with a letterbox gap or pet clearance where needed
- Additional shoot bolts into the floor and head for wider gates
- Locks operable from inside, outside or both
- Low-profile floor track options to reduce trip hazards
Fitting in Kirkwall
Work in Kirkwall (KW15) is arranged individually. Send your postcode and what you need secured, and we will confirm what is possible and when.
The Northern and Western Isles have small, scattered communities centred on Kirkwall, Lerwick and Stornoway; work here is arranged individually.
Common openings for door security gates:
- Flat entrance doors onto communal areas
- Office side entrances
- Shop back doors and fire exits (with the right arrangements)
- Back and side doors of houses
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.
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.
What the rules say in 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.
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 Kirkwall
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
Door security gates in Kirkwall: questions
Can you work in Kirkwall?
Work in Kirkwall is arranged individually because of travel. Send your postcode and details and we will confirm what is possible.
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.
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.
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.
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Other grilles in Kirkwall
- Grille lock replacement and upgrades
- Home security grilles
- LPS 1175 certified security grilles
- Security grille servicing
- French door grilles
- Counter and hatch grilles
Tell us about your door gate and we will come back with a guide price.