Fixed window grilles and bars in Galashiels

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

Fixed window grilles and bars in Galashiels typically cost £234 to £714 including VAT (£195 to £595 plus VAT) per window, supplied and fitted. Use the quote tool for a guide figure, then we survey and confirm a fixed price.

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

Welded steel frame with vertical bars or a grid
Decorative bar patterns available for visible elevations
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
No lock to maintain

Fitting in Galashiels and nearby

We can arrange fixed window grilles and bars across Galashiels, the main centre for Scottish Borders, and in nearby towns including Hawick, Kelso and Peebles.

The Borders are known for stone-built former mill towns such as Galashiels and Hawick and historic towns like Kelso and Peebles.

Common openings for fixed window grilles and bars:

Basement and cellar windows
Toilet and utility windows
Commercial back elevations
Outbuildings and workshops

Getting the right fixed grille for your building

Inside or outside

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

Appearance

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

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.

External grilles and planning

External grilles and shutters on commercial buildings normally need planning permission from the council under the Scottish planning system. Councils' shopfront guidance commonly prefers internal, open-mesh security, particularly in conservation areas and town centres.

How it works

Guide price online or by phone
Survey in Galashiels
Accept the fixed quote
Installation by installers working under our contract

Fixed window grilles and bars in Galashiels: questions

Which areas near Galashiels do you cover?

We can arrange work in Galashiels and in nearby Hawick (14 miles), Kelso (15 miles) and Peebles (15 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.

Can fixed grilles be removed later?

Yes, by unbolting them from inside, though anti-tamper fixings are deliberately awkward to remove.

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 Galashiels

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