What is the price of retractable security grilles in Kirkwall?
As a guide, retractable security grilles in Kirkwall cost £414 to £1,554 including VAT (£345 to £1,295 plus VAT) per opening, supplied and fitted. The exact figure depends on size, type, finish and locking, and is confirmed in writing after the free survey.
A retractable security grille is a steel or aluminium lattice of vertical bars joined by scissor links that runs in a top and bottom track. Drawn across a window or door it forms a locked barrier; slid back, it folds into a narrow stack at the side so the opening is fully usable.
What goes into a retractable grille
- Key-operated lock box on the leading edge, with optional extra locking points
- Galvanised or powder-coated steel, or aluminium for lighter duty
- Single, double or multi-leaf layouts for wide openings
- White, black and anthracite as standard, other RAL colours to order
- Vertical bars with diagonal scissor links that lock rigid when closed
- Folds into a stack typically around a sixth of the opening width
Fitting in Kirkwall
Surveys and fitting in Kirkwall are arranged case by case because of travel. Tell us about the openings and we will come back with options.
The Northern and Western Isles have small, scattered communities centred on Kirkwall, Lerwick and Stornoway; work here is arranged individually.
This type of grille suits:
- Ground-floor windows of homes and flats
- Shop windows and glazed shop entrances
- Office receptions and glazed partitions
- Back doors, French doors and patio doors
Questions we will ask at the survey
Which side it folds to
The stack needs a clear wall or reveal to park against. We check curtains, handles, radiators and light switches before the grille is ordered.
Security level
Domestic grilles suit most homes. Shops, pharmacies and high-value stock may justify heavier sections or a third-party certified product.
Planning and safety in Scotland
Grilles inside the glass
A grille fitted inside the glass does not normally need planning permission in Scotland, as it does not materially change the outside of the building. If the building is listed, listed building consent may still be needed.
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
- Tell us about the opening
- Survey and measuring
- Written quote and lead time
- Fitting, testing and handover
Retractable security grilles in Kirkwall: questions
Can you work in Kirkwall?
Work in Kirkwall is arranged individually because of travel. Send your postcode and details and we will confirm what is possible.
Can a retractable grille be fitted inside the window?
Yes, and that is how most are fitted. The tracks fix into the window reveal or to a timber or steel subframe, so the grille sits between the glass and the room.
How long does a retractable grille take to fit?
Most single windows or doors are fitted in an hour or two once the made-to-measure grille arrives. A shopfront or several openings may take a day.
Will a grille stop me opening my windows?
No. An internal grille sits inside the reveal, so you can open the window as normal when the grille is folded back, and usually with it closed if there is enough depth between grille and glass.
Retractable security grilles in nearby towns
Other grilles in Kirkwall
- Commercial security grilles
- Security grille installation
- Security grille servicing
- Removable security grilles
- Hinged security gates
- Vacant property grilles and screens
Get a guide price now and book your free survey in Kirkwall.