How much should I budget for front door security gates in Ayrshire?
As a guide, front door security gates in Ayrshire cost £834 to £1,794 including VAT (£695 to £1,495 plus VAT) per door, supplied and fitted. The exact figure depends on size, type, finish and locking, and is confirmed in writing after the free survey.
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
- Clearances for door closers and spy-holes
- Letterbox clearance where needed
- Mesh infill to stop reach-through to the door lock
- Hinged or retractable designs
- Steel frame fixed into the opening
- Low thresholds for level access
Covering Ayrshire
We can arrange surveys and fitting anywhere in Ayrshire, including Kilmarnock and Ayr. Dates depend on installer availability. Choose your town below for local details.
Ayrshire combines Kilmarnock and Irvine's town centres with seaside towns such as Ayr, Troon and Largs.
Where front door security gates are most often used:
- Empty homes between occupants
- Recessed front doors
- Ground-floor flats
- Flat entrance doors on landings and walkways
Towns in Ayrshire
What to think about first
Appearance
A plain bar gate in a dark finish is less conspicuous than a heavy lattice.
Post
Leave a letterbox clearance or fit a separate post box.
Consents and safety: Scotland
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.
Grilles across exits in business premises
In Scotland, the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 make the duty holder keep escape routes and exits available and easy to open while people are present. A grille across an exit should be open whenever the premises are occupied.
How it works
- Postcode and a few photos
- On-site survey
- Fixed written price
- Fit, test and explain
Front door security gates in Ayrshire: questions
Which towns in Ayrshire do you cover?
We can arrange work anywhere in Ayrshire, including Kilmarnock, Ayr, Irvine, Largs and Saltcoats, and in other towns across the area.
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.
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.
Other grilles in Ayrshire
- Patio and bifold door grilles
- Grille lock replacement and upgrades
- Security grille servicing
- Vacant property grilles and screens
- Bespoke security grilles
- Commercial security grilles
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.