Hinged security gates in Argyll and Bute

How much should I budget for hinged security gates in Argyll and Bute?

Hinged security gates in Argyll and Bute typically cost £834 to £2,034 including VAT (£695 to £1,695 plus VAT) per gate, supplied and fitted. Use the quote tool for a guide figure, then we survey and confirm a fixed price.

A hinged security gate is a steel bar gate hung on its own welded frame in front of or behind a door. It swings open and closed like a second door and locks with a heavy-duty lock box, making it a strong choice for back doors, plant rooms and service entrances.

What goes into a hinged gate

Welded steel frame fixed into the opening
Galvanised and powder-coated for external use
Lock box with cylinder operable from one or both sides
Single, double and leaf-and-a-half layouts
Mesh infill option for anti-reach-through
Hold-open hooks or stays

Covering Argyll and Bute

We can arrange surveys and fitting anywhere in Argyll and Bute, including Campbeltown and Dunoon. Dates depend on installer availability. Choose your town below for local details.

Argyll and Bute is largely coastal and rural, with Oban, Dunoon, Helensburgh and Campbeltown as the main towns and many island properties.

Where hinged security gates are most often used:

Commercial back doors and service entrances
Gated recesses and alleys
Rear doors where wall space is limited
Plant rooms and bin stores

Towns in Argyll and Bute

What to think about first

Escape route

If the gate is on an exit route, consider escape hardware or a management plan so it is never locked while people are inside.

Mesh infill

Bars alone may let someone reach through to a handle or lock. Mesh infill closes that gap.

Consents and safety: Scotland

Scotland

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.

External grilles and planning

External grilles and shutters on commercial buildings normally need planning permission from the council under the Scottish planning system. Councils' shopfront guidance commonly prefers internal, open-mesh security, particularly in conservation areas and town centres.

How it works

Postcode and a few photos
On-site survey
Fixed written price
Fit, test and explain

Hinged security gates in Argyll and Bute: questions

Which towns in Argyll and Bute do you cover?

We can arrange work anywhere in Argyll and Bute, including Campbeltown, Dunoon, Helensburgh and Oban. Island and remote addresses are arranged individually.

Can a hinged gate be used on a fire exit?

Only if it does not prevent escape while the building is occupied, for example with push-to-exit hardware or by being unlocked and fixed open during opening hours.

Can you make a double gate?

Yes. Wide doorways can take a pair of gates or one large and one small leaf.

How long do hinged gates take to make?

Each gate is made to measure after the survey. We confirm the lead time with your quote.

Other grilles in Argyll and Bute

Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.