How much should I budget for hinged security gates in Penicuik?
Budget £834 to £2,034 including VAT (£695 to £1,695 plus VAT) per gate for hinged security gates in Penicuik, supplied and fitted. Size, number of leaves, colour and access all move the price, which is fixed in writing after the 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.
What you can specify
- Hold-open hooks or stays
- Welded steel frame fixed into the opening
- Mesh infill option for anti-reach-through
- Heavy-duty hinges with anti-lift features
- Panic or push-to-exit hardware options for escape routes
- Lock box with cylinder operable from one or both sides
Fitting in Penicuik and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting in Penicuik and across the EH26 postcode district, as well as in nearby Dalkeith (7 miles) and Edinburgh (8 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
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:
- Commercial back doors and service entrances
- Rear doors where wall space is limited
- Flat entrance doors
- 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.
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.
Consents and safety: 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 Penicuik: questions
Do you cover Dalkeith as well as Penicuik?
Yes. As well as Penicuik, we can arrange surveys in nearby Dalkeith, Edinburgh and Musselburgh, and elsewhere in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
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.
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 you make a double gate?
Yes. Wide doorways can take a pair of gates or one large and one small leaf.
Hinged security gates in nearby towns
Other grilles in Penicuik
- Front door security gates
- French door grilles
- Retractable security grilles
- LPS 1175 certified security grilles
- Roller security grilles
- Removable security grilles
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.