Fixed window grilles and bars in Aberdeen

Fixed window grilles and bars in Aberdeen: what will it cost?

As a guide, fixed window grilles and bars in Aberdeen cost £234 to £714 including VAT (£195 to £595 plus VAT) per window, supplied and fitted. The exact figure depends on size, type, finish and locking, and is confirmed in writing after the free survey.

A fixed window grille is a welded steel frame of bars bolted permanently over or inside a window. It has no moving parts and no lock to pick, which makes it the simplest and most economical grille for openings that are never used for access or escape.

Specification at a glance

Internal or external fixing
Welded steel frame with vertical bars or a grid
No lock to maintain
Made to measure for arched and odd-shaped openings
Galvanised, powder-coated or both for external use
Bar spacing chosen to stop entry while keeping light

Fitting in Aberdeen and nearby

Surveys in Aberdeen (AB10) are booked around installer availability, as they are in nearby Stonehaven (13 miles) and Inverurie (14 miles).

North-east Scotland is known for granite tenements and houses in Aberdeen, fishing towns along the coast and stone-built market towns inland.

Common openings for fixed window grilles and bars:

Outbuildings and workshops
Rear storerooms and plant rooms
Toilet and utility windows
Basement and cellar windows

Getting the right fixed grille for your building

Never needed for escape

A fixed grille should only go on a window that is not needed as an escape route. Bedrooms and upstairs habitable rooms usually need an openable alternative.

Finish

External grilles last longest when hot-dip galvanised and then powder-coated.

What the rules say in Scotland

Scotland

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.

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 Aberdeen
Accept the fixed quote
Installation by installers working under our contract

Fixed window grilles and bars in Aberdeen: questions

Can you survey in Aberdeen and nearby towns?

Yes. Surveys in Aberdeen, Stonehaven, Inverurie and elsewhere in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray are booked around installer availability.

How are fixed grilles attached?

With anti-tamper bolts or resin anchors into solid masonry, or to a steel subframe where the wall is weak. Fixings are positioned so they cannot be reached from outside.

Do fixed grilles need planning permission?

Internal fixed grilles usually do not. External grilles on front elevations, listed buildings or in conservation areas may need consent, so we check before ordering.

Will fixed bars rust?

Galvanised and powder-coated steel is designed for years of outdoor use. Chips in the coating should be touched up to keep the protection intact.

Fixed window grilles and bars in nearby towns

Other grilles in Aberdeen

Tell us about your fixed grille and we will come back with a guide price.