How much should I budget for front door security gates in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles?
As a guide, front door security gates in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles 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
- Hinged or retractable designs
- Powder-coated finishes
- Mesh infill to stop reach-through to the door lock
- Low thresholds for level access
- Letterbox clearance where needed
- Clearances for door closers and spy-holes
Covering Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Work in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles is arranged individually because of travel, including in Kirkwall, Lerwick and Stornoway. Send your postcode and we will confirm what is possible.
The Northern and Western Isles have small, scattered communities centred on Kirkwall, Lerwick and Stornoway; work here is arranged individually.
Where front door security gates are most often used:
- Empty homes between occupants
- Ground-floor flats
- Flat entrance doors on landings and walkways
- Recessed front doors
Towns in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
What to think about first
Escape
Choose a gate that opens quickly from inside without hunting for a key.
Post
Leave a letterbox clearance or fit a separate post box.
Consents and safety: 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
- Postcode and a few photos
- On-site survey
- Fixed written price
- Fit, test and explain
Front door security gates in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles: questions
Which towns in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles do you cover?
We can arrange work anywhere in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, including Kirkwall, Lerwick and Stornoway. Island and remote addresses are arranged individually.
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.
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.
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.
Other grilles in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
- Window security grilles
- Security grille installation
- Vacant property grilles and screens
- Hinged security gates
- French door grilles
- Counter and hatch grilles
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.