Fixed window grilles and bars in Haddington

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

As a guide, fixed window grilles and bars in Haddington 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.

What goes into a fixed grille

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

Fitting in Haddington and nearby

Surveys in Haddington (EH41) are booked around installer availability. We also cover nearby Musselburgh (10 miles), Dalkeith (12 miles) and Edinburgh (16 miles).

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 fixed window grilles and bars:

Toilet and utility windows
Basement and cellar windows
Rear storerooms and plant rooms
Commercial back elevations

Getting the right fixed grille for your building

Appearance

On front elevations or period buildings a decorative or slimmer bar pattern may sit better than a plain grid.

Inside or outside

Inside fixing keeps the grille away from weather and tampering. Outside fixing suits windows with no internal access or depth.

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

Fixed window grilles and bars in Haddington: questions

Can you survey in Haddington and nearby towns?

Yes. Surveys in Haddington, Musselburgh, Dalkeith and elsewhere in Edinburgh and the Lothians are booked around installer availability.

Can fixed bars go on a bedroom window?

Generally no. Bedroom and upstairs habitable room windows often need to work as escape windows, so they should have an openable grille with a keyless internal release.

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.

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.

Fixed window grilles and bars in nearby towns

Other grilles in Haddington

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