How much do front door security gates cost in Galashiels?
Most front door security gates in Galashiels 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
- Lockable from outside with a key and from inside with a thumb-turn or key
- Mesh infill to stop reach-through to the door lock
- Powder-coated finishes
- Steel frame fixed into the opening
- Letterbox clearance where needed
- Hinged or retractable designs
Fitting in Galashiels and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting across Galashiels and the TD1 postcode district, and in nearby Hawick (14 miles), Kelso (15 miles) and Peebles.
The Borders are known for stone-built former mill towns such as Galashiels and Hawick and historic towns like Kelso and Peebles.
Typical places for this kind of grille include:
- Houses with doors out of sight of the street
- Recessed front doors
- Empty homes between occupants
- Ground-floor flats
Things to decide before you order
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.
Rules that apply in 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
- Send sizes or use the quote tool
- Free survey at your Galashiels address
- Fixed price in writing
- Made to measure and fitted
Front door security gates in Galashiels: questions
Do you cover Hawick as well as Galashiels?
Yes. As well as Galashiels, we can arrange surveys in nearby Hawick, Kelso and Peebles, and elsewhere in Scottish Borders.
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.
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 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.
Front door security gates in nearby towns
Other grilles in Galashiels
- Bi-folding security gates
- Hinged security gates
- Security grille repairs
- French door grilles
- Escape window grilles (quick release)
- Fixed window grilles and bars
Ready for a price? Use the form or call 0800 088 6248.