Front door security gates in Scottish Borders

What is the price of front door security gates in Scottish Borders?

Most front door security gates in Scottish Borders 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 you can specify

Letterbox clearance where needed
Mesh infill to stop reach-through to the door lock
Hinged or retractable designs
Powder-coated finishes
Steel frame fixed into the opening
Clearances for door closers and spy-holes

Covering Scottish Borders

We can arrange surveys and fitting anywhere in Scottish Borders, including Galashiels and Hawick. Dates depend on installer availability. Choose your town below for local details.

The Borders are known for stone-built former mill towns such as Galashiels and Hawick and historic towns like Kelso and Peebles.

This type of grille suits:

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

Towns in Scottish Borders

Questions we will ask at the survey

Appearance

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

Escape

Choose a gate that opens quickly from inside without hunting for a key.

Planning and safety in Scotland

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 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

Tell us about the opening
Survey and measuring
Written quote and lead time
Fitting, testing and handover

Front door security gates in Scottish Borders: questions

Which towns in Scottish Borders do you cover?

We can arrange work anywhere in Scottish Borders, including Galashiels, Hawick, Kelso and Peebles.

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.

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.

Other grilles in Scottish Borders

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