Hinged security gates in Glasgow and Clyde: what will it cost?
Most hinged security gates in Glasgow and Clyde fall within £834 to £2,034 including VAT (£695 to £1,695 plus VAT) per gate for supply and fitting. We confirm a fixed price in writing after a free survey, before anything is ordered.
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.
Specification at a glance
- Heavy-duty hinges with anti-lift features
- Mesh infill option for anti-reach-through
- Single, double and leaf-and-a-half layouts
- Panic or push-to-exit hardware options for escape routes
- Hold-open hooks or stays
- Galvanised and powder-coated for external use
Covering Glasgow and Clyde
We can arrange surveys and fitting anywhere in Glasgow and Clyde, including Glasgow and Paisley. Dates depend on installer availability. Choose your town below for local details.
Greater Glasgow is known for sandstone tenements with ground-floor shops, Victorian city-centre buildings and Inverclyde's riverside towns.
Common openings for hinged security gates:
- Rear doors where wall space is limited
- Gated recesses and alleys
- Plant rooms and bin stores
- Commercial back doors and service entrances
Towns in Glasgow and Clyde
Getting the right hinged gate for your building
Finish
External gates last longest when galvanised before powder coating.
Mesh infill
Bars alone may let someone reach through to a handle or lock. Mesh infill closes that gap.
What the rules say in 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
- Guide price online or by phone
- Survey in Glasgow and Clyde
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
Hinged security gates in Glasgow and Clyde: questions
Which towns in Glasgow and Clyde do you cover?
We can arrange work anywhere in Glasgow and Clyde, including Glasgow, Paisley, Greenock, Bearsden and Newton Mearns, and in other towns across the area.
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.
Can you make a double gate?
Yes. Wide doorways can take a pair of gates or one large and one small leaf.
Other grilles in Glasgow and Clyde
- Commercial security grilles
- Retractable security grilles
- Security grille repairs
- Patio and bifold door grilles
- Grille lock replacement and upgrades
- French door grilles
Tell us about your hinged gate and we will come back with a guide price.