Front door security gates in Aberdeen

Front door security gates in Aberdeen: what will it cost?

Front door security gates in Aberdeen typically cost £834 to £1,794 including VAT (£695 to £1,495 plus VAT) per door, supplied and fitted. Use the quote tool for a guide figure, then we survey and confirm a fixed price.

A front door security gate is a steel gate fitted in front of or behind a front or flat entrance door. It adds a second locked barrier that has to be defeated after the door, and most designs can be locked from outside when you leave as well as from inside at night.

What goes into a front door gate

Lockable from outside with a key and from inside with a thumb-turn or key
Low thresholds for level access
Clearances for door closers and spy-holes
Letterbox clearance where needed
Hinged or retractable designs
Steel frame fixed into the opening

Fitting in Aberdeen and nearby

We can arrange front door security gates across Aberdeen, the main centre for Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray, and in nearby towns including Stonehaven, Inverurie and Peterhead.

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 front door security gates:

Flat entrance doors on landings and walkways
Houses with doors out of sight of the street
Recessed front doors
Empty homes between occupants

Getting the right front door gate for your building

Post

Leave a letterbox clearance or fit a separate post box.

Permission

In a block of flats, the building owner or managing agent usually needs to agree, and the gate must not compromise the building's fire strategy.

What the rules say in Scotland

Scotland

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.

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.

How it works

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

Front door security gates in Aberdeen: questions

Which areas near Aberdeen do you cover?

We can arrange work in Aberdeen and in nearby Stonehaven (13 miles), Inverurie (14 miles) and Peterhead (27 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.

Is a gate better than a stronger door?

They do different jobs. A certified door resists attack on its own; a gate adds a second barrier. Many people choose both.

Can I fit a security gate to my flat door?

Usually, with the building owner's permission. Flat entrance doors often form part of a building's fire safety arrangements, so the gate must not obstruct escape or compromise the door.

Does a front door gate need planning permission?

Gates in front of a house's front door can need planning permission, especially on listed buildings or in conservation areas. Gates behind the door usually do not.

Front door security gates in nearby towns

Other grilles in Aberdeen

Tell us about your front door gate and we will come back with a guide price.