How much should I budget for hinged security gates in Dundee?
As a guide, hinged security gates in Dundee cost £834 to £2,034 including VAT (£695 to £1,695 plus VAT) per gate, supplied and fitted. The exact figure depends on size, type, finish and locking, and is confirmed in writing after the free survey.
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.
Choices you can make
- Heavy-duty hinges with anti-lift features
- Hold-open hooks or stays
- Mesh infill option for anti-reach-through
- 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
Fitting in Dundee and nearby
We can arrange hinged security gates across Dundee, the main centre for Dundee and Angus, and in nearby towns including Cupar, St Andrews and Forfar.
Dundee's sandstone tenements and waterfront sit alongside Angus towns such as Arbroath, Forfar and Montrose.
Where hinged security gates are most often used:
- Gated recesses and alleys
- Plant rooms and bin stores
- Rear doors where wall space is limited
- Flat entrance doors
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
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.
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
- Postcode and a few photos
- On-site survey
- Fixed written price
- Fit, test and explain
Hinged security gates in Dundee: questions
Which areas near Dundee do you cover?
We can arrange work in Dundee and in nearby Cupar (10 miles), St Andrews (11 miles) and Forfar (12 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
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 hinged gates be fitted outside?
Yes. They are often fitted outside commercial back doors, galvanised and powder-coated for weather resistance.
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.
Hinged security gates in nearby towns
Other grilles in Dundee
- Security grille installation
- Shopfront security grilles
- Roller security grilles
- Patio and bifold door grilles
- Security grille servicing
- Vacant property grilles and screens
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.