Grille lock replacement and upgrades in Scottish Borders: what will it cost?
Most grille lock replacements in Scottish Borders cost £150 to £354 including VAT (£125 to £295 plus VAT) per lock fitted. Upgrades such as quick-release or restricted-key cylinders are priced before work goes ahead.
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
- Replacement cylinders and lock bodies
- Quick-release conversions for escape windows
- Upgrades to higher-security cylinders
- Padlock hasp conversions
- Lock work on most grille makes
- Additional shoot bolts top and bottom
Covering Scottish Borders
We can arrange grille lock replacement anywhere in Scottish Borders, including Galashiels and Hawick. Visit dates depend on engineer 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 work suits:
- New occupants with unknown key holders
- Lost or stolen keys
- Sites wanting one key for every grille
- Bedroom grilles needing a keyless release
Towns in Scottish Borders
Before the visit
Like for like or upgrade
If the grille is sound, a better cylinder is a cheap upgrade.
Keyed alike
One key for all grilles is convenient for homes and small shops.
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.
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.
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 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 all my grilles use the same key?
Yes, by keying the new cylinders alike.
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.
Can you change a lock on a grille you did not fit?
Yes, on most makes, subject to compatible parts.
Other grilles in Scottish Borders
- Home security grilles
- Counter and hatch grilles
- Security grille repairs
- Hinged security gates
- Window security grilles
- Bi-folding security gates
Tell us what you need and we will confirm the price before we attend.