Front door security gates in Kirkwall: what will it cost?
As a guide, front door security gates in Kirkwall 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
- Clearances for door closers and spy-holes
- Letterbox clearance where needed
- Lockable from outside with a key and from inside with a thumb-turn or key
- Steel frame fixed into the opening
Fitting in Kirkwall
Work in Kirkwall (KW15) is arranged individually. Send your postcode and what you need secured, and we will confirm what is possible and when.
The Northern and Western Isles have small, scattered communities centred on Kirkwall, Lerwick and Stornoway; work here is arranged individually.
Common openings for front door security gates:
- Flat entrance doors on landings and walkways
- Empty homes between occupants
- Recessed front doors
- Houses with doors out of sight of the street
Getting the right front door gate for your building
Post
Leave a letterbox clearance or fit a separate post box.
Appearance
A plain bar gate in a dark finish is less conspicuous than a heavy lattice.
What the rules say in 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
- Guide price online or by phone
- Survey in Kirkwall
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
Front door security gates in Kirkwall: questions
Can you work in Kirkwall?
Work in Kirkwall is arranged individually because of travel. Send your postcode and details and we will confirm what is possible.
Will I still get post?
We can leave a letterbox clearance in the gate or suggest a wall-mounted post box.
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.
Front door security gates in nearby towns
Other grilles in Kirkwall
- Retractable security grilles
- Shopfront security grilles
- Vacant property grilles and screens
- LPS 1175 certified security grilles
- French door grilles
- Door security gates
Tell us about your front door gate and we will come back with a guide price.