Hinged security gates in Livingston

Hinged security gates in Livingston: what will it cost?

Hinged security gates in Livingston 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.

Options for hinged security gates in Livingston

Lock box with cylinder operable from one or both sides
Hold-open hooks or stays
Heavy-duty hinges with anti-lift features
Galvanised and powder-coated for external use
Mesh infill option for anti-reach-through
Panic or push-to-exit hardware options for escape routes

Fitting in Livingston and nearby

Livingston is about 13 miles from Edinburgh, the main centre for Edinburgh and the Lothians. We can survey and fit across the EH54 district and in nearby places such as Bathgate and Grangemouth.

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

Common openings for hinged security gates:

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

Getting the right hinged gate for your building

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.

Swing direction

The gate needs clear space to open. We check steps, bins and the door's own swing before deciding which way it hangs.

What the rules say in 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

Guide price online or by phone
Survey in Livingston
Accept the fixed quote
Installation by installers working under our contract

Hinged security gates in Livingston: questions

Which areas near Livingston do you cover?

We can arrange work in Livingston and in nearby Bathgate (5 miles), Grangemouth (11 miles) and Dunfermline (12 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.

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.

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Other grilles in Livingston

Tell us about your hinged gate and we will come back with a guide price.