Fixed window grilles and bars in Kelso

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

Most fixed window grilles and bars in Kelso fall within £234 to £714 including VAT (£195 to £595 plus VAT) per window for supply and fitting. We confirm a fixed price in writing after a free survey, before anything is ordered.

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

Welded steel frame with vertical bars or a grid
Decorative bar patterns available for visible elevations
Bar spacing chosen to stop entry while keeping light
No lock to maintain
Internal or external fixing
Anti-tamper bolts or resin anchors into masonry

Fitting in Kelso and nearby

Whether you are in central Kelso or at the edge of the TD5 district, we can arrange a survey. Nearby Galashiels and Hawick are covered too.

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:

Rear storerooms and plant rooms
Outbuildings and workshops
Commercial back elevations
Basement and cellar windows

Getting the right fixed grille for your building

Finish

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

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.

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

Fixed window grilles and bars in Kelso: questions

Can you survey in Kelso and nearby towns?

Yes. Surveys in Kelso, Galashiels, Hawick and elsewhere in Scottish Borders are booked around installer availability.

Can fixed grilles be removed later?

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

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.

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 Kelso

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