How much do front door security gates cost in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
Most front door security gates in Edinburgh and the Lothians fall within £834 to £1,794 including VAT (£695 to £1,495 plus VAT) per door for supply and fitting. We confirm a fixed price in writing after a free survey, before anything is ordered.
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
- Hinged or retractable designs
- Powder-coated finishes
- Clearances for door closers and spy-holes
- Letterbox clearance where needed
- Low thresholds for level access
- Steel frame fixed into the opening
Covering Edinburgh and the Lothians
We can arrange surveys and fitting anywhere in Edinburgh and the Lothians, including Edinburgh and Livingston. Dates depend on installer availability. Choose your town below for local details.
Edinburgh's Old and New Towns are a World Heritage Site full of listed tenements and shops, surrounded by suburbs and the Lothians' towns.
Typical places for this kind of grille include:
- Recessed front doors
- Ground-floor flats
- Empty homes between occupants
- Flat entrance doors on landings and walkways
Towns in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Things to decide before you order
Appearance
A plain bar gate in a dark finish is less conspicuous than a heavy lattice.
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.
Rules that apply in Scotland
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.
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
- Send sizes or use the quote tool
- Free survey at your Edinburgh and the Lothians address
- Fixed price in writing
- Made to measure and fitted
Front door security gates in Edinburgh and the Lothians: questions
Which towns in Edinburgh and the Lothians do you cover?
We can arrange work anywhere in Edinburgh and the Lothians, including Edinburgh, Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate and Dalkeith, and in other towns across the area.
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.
Will I still get post?
We can leave a letterbox clearance in the gate or suggest a wall-mounted post box.
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 Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Retractable security grilles
- Escape window grilles (quick release)
- Removable security grilles
- Security grille repairs
- Bi-folding security gates
- Patio and bifold door grilles
Ready for a price? Use the form or call 0800 088 6248.