How much should I budget for grille lock replacement in Aberdeen?
Grille lock replacement and upgrades in Aberdeen typically costs £150 to £354 including VAT (£125 to £295 plus VAT) per lock, supplied and fitted, depending on the lock type. The price is confirmed before work starts.
Grille lock replacement means fitting a new cylinder, lock body or complete lock box to an existing security grille. It is the quick fix for lost keys, worn or seized locks and moving into a property with unknown keys, and a chance to upgrade to a stronger or quick-release lock.
Work we can carry out
- Lock work on most grille makes
- Upgrades to higher-security cylinders
- Complete lock box replacement
- Padlock hasp conversions
- Additional shoot bolts top and bottom
- Replacement cylinders and lock bodies
Visits in Aberdeen and nearby
We can arrange grille lock replacement across Aberdeen, the main centre for Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray, and in nearby towns including Stonehaven, Inverurie and Peterhead.
North-east Scotland is known for granite tenements and houses in Aberdeen, fishing towns along the coast and stone-built market towns inland.
Common situations:
- Sites wanting one key for every grille
- Bedroom grilles needing a keyless release
- New occupants with unknown key holders
- Lost or stolen keys
Getting the best result
Like for like or upgrade
If the grille is sound, a better cylinder is a cheap upgrade.
Key control
Restricted key systems limit who can have copies cut.
Consents and safety: Scotland
Bedroom and escape windows
In Scotland, escape from homes is covered by the Building Standards technical handbooks (section 2, fire). Where a room relies on a window for escape, nothing fitted over it should stop it being used. We only fit grilles over escape windows with a keyless internal release.
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
- Send a photo of the lock
- Choose like-for-like or upgrade
- Fitting and testing
- Keys and handover
Grille lock replacement and upgrades in Aberdeen: questions
Can you visit addresses near Aberdeen?
We can arrange work in Aberdeen and in nearby Stonehaven (13 miles), Inverurie (14 miles) and Peterhead (27 miles). Dates depend on engineer availability.
I have lost my grille key. What can I do?
We can open and replace the lock so you have new keys and know who holds them.
Is a better cylinder worth it?
On a grille that is otherwise sound, a higher-security cylinder is an inexpensive way to raise resistance to lock attack.
Can you change a lock on a grille you did not fit?
Yes, on most makes, subject to compatible parts.
Grille lock replacement and upgrades in nearby towns
Other grilles in Aberdeen
- French door grilles
- Internal security grilles
- Bi-folding security gates
- Front door security gates
- Counter and hatch grilles
- Bespoke security grilles
Send a photo of the grille and we will come back with a price.