Hinged security gates in Edinburgh

How much should I budget for hinged security gates in Edinburgh?

Our guide range for hinged security gates in Edinburgh is £834 to £2,034 including VAT (£695 to £1,695 plus VAT) per gate, including fitting. The survey is free for new installations and your fixed price follows in writing.

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

Single, double and leaf-and-a-half layouts
Heavy-duty hinges with anti-lift features
Galvanised and powder-coated for external use
Panic or push-to-exit hardware options for escape routes
Welded steel frame fixed into the opening
Hold-open hooks or stays

Fitting in Edinburgh and nearby

We can arrange hinged security gates across Edinburgh, the main centre for Edinburgh and the Lothians, and in nearby towns including Musselburgh, Dalkeith and Penicuik.

Edinburgh's Old and New Towns are a World Heritage Site full of listed tenements and shops, surrounded by suburbs and the Lothians' towns.

Where hinged security gates are most often used:

Flat entrance doors
Rear doors where wall space is limited
Commercial back doors and service entrances
Plant rooms and bin stores

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.

Finish

External gates last longest when galvanised before powder coating.

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.

Listed buildings and conservation areas

Listed buildings in Scotland need listed building consent for works affecting their character, decided by the council, with Historic Environment Scotland consulted on some cases. Conservation areas bring extra scrutiny of external changes. Check with the council before ordering.

How it works

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

Hinged security gates in Edinburgh: questions

Which areas near Edinburgh do you cover?

We can arrange work in Edinburgh and in nearby Musselburgh (6 miles), Dalkeith (6 miles) and Penicuik (8 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.

Is a hinged gate stronger than a retractable grille?

A well-made hinged gate is very strong because it has a rigid frame and solid bars. Retractable grilles trade a little rigidity for the ability to fold away.

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.

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.

Hinged security gates in nearby towns

Other grilles in Edinburgh

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