Grille lock replacement and upgrades in Stornoway: what will it cost?
Grille lock replacement and upgrades in Stornoway 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.
What we look at
- Lock work on most grille makes
- Upgrades to higher-security cylinders
- Complete lock box replacement
- Quick-release conversions for escape windows
- Replacement cylinders and lock bodies
- Additional shoot bolts top and bottom
Visits in Stornoway
Visits in Stornoway (HS1) are arranged individually because of travel. Send your postcode and a photo of the grille, 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.
This work suits:
- Sites wanting one key for every grille
- New occupants with unknown key holders
- Worn, stiff or seized locks
- Lost or stolen keys
Before the visit
Key control
Restricted key systems limit who can have copies cut.
Like for like or upgrade
If the grille is sound, a better cylinder is a cheap upgrade.
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
- Tell us about the grille and lock
- Price confirmed
- Lock replaced or upgraded
- New keys handed over
Grille lock replacement and upgrades in Stornoway: questions
Can you work in Stornoway?
Work in Stornoway is arranged individually because of travel. Send your postcode and details and we will confirm what is possible.
Can you change a lock on a grille you did not fit?
Yes, on most makes, subject to compatible parts.
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.
Can a key-only grille be converted to quick release?
Often, yes, by fitting a lock with a keyless internal release. We check the grille first.
Other grilles in Stornoway
- Escape window grilles (quick release)
- Counter and hatch grilles
- Retractable security grilles
- Fixed window grilles and bars
- Commercial security grilles
- Security grille servicing
Tell us what you need and we will confirm the price before we attend.
