Front door security gates in Lerwick

Front door security gates in Lerwick: what will it cost?

Budget £834 to £1,794 including VAT (£695 to £1,495 plus VAT) per door for front door security gates in Lerwick, supplied and fitted. Size, number of leaves, colour and access all move the price, which is fixed in writing after the 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

Letterbox clearance where needed
Mesh infill to stop reach-through to the door lock
Hinged or retractable designs
Low thresholds for level access
Powder-coated finishes
Clearances for door closers and spy-holes

Fitting in Lerwick

Work in Lerwick (ZE1) 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:

Recessed front doors
Empty homes between occupants
Houses with doors out of sight of the street
Flat entrance doors on landings and walkways

Getting the right front door gate for your building

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.

Appearance

A plain bar gate in a dark finish is less conspicuous than a heavy lattice.

What the rules say in Scotland

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

Guide price online or by phone
Survey in Lerwick
Accept the fixed quote
Installation by installers working under our contract

Front door security gates in Lerwick: questions

Can you work in Lerwick?

Work in Lerwick is arranged individually because of travel. Send your postcode and details and we will confirm what is possible.

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.

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.

Will I still get post?

We can leave a letterbox clearance in the gate or suggest a wall-mounted post box.

Other grilles in Lerwick

Tell us about your front door gate and we will come back with a guide price.