How much do front door security gates cost in Dalkeith?
As a guide, front door security gates in Dalkeith 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.
Specification at a glance
- Mesh infill to stop reach-through to the door lock
- Hinged or retractable designs
- Powder-coated finishes
- Lockable from outside with a key and from inside with a thumb-turn or key
- Steel frame fixed into the opening
- Low thresholds for level access
Fitting in Dalkeith and nearby
Whether you are in central Dalkeith or at the edge of the EH22 district, we can arrange a survey. Nearby Musselburgh and Edinburgh are covered too.
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:
- Ground-floor flats
- Houses with doors out of sight of the street
- Recessed front doors
- Flat entrance doors on landings and walkways
Things to decide before you order
Escape
Choose a gate that opens quickly from inside without hunting for a key.
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
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.
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
- Send sizes or use the quote tool
- Free survey at your Dalkeith address
- Fixed price in writing
- Made to measure and fitted
Front door security gates in Dalkeith: questions
Which areas near Dalkeith do you cover?
We can arrange work in Dalkeith and in nearby Musselburgh (3 miles), Edinburgh (6 miles) and Penicuik (7 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
Can the gate be locked from outside?
Yes. Front door gates normally lock with a key from outside and a thumb-turn or key from inside.
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.
Front door security gates in nearby towns
Other grilles in Dalkeith
- Internal security grilles
- Roller security grilles
- Escape window grilles (quick release)
- Bi-folding security gates
- Door security gates
- Hinged security gates
Ready for a price? Use the form or call 0800 088 6248.