Retractable security grilles in Perth

How much do retractable security grilles cost in Perth?

Budget £414 to £1,554 including VAT (£345 to £1,295 plus VAT) per opening for retractable security grilles in Perth, supplied and fitted. Size, number of leaves, colour and access all move the price, which is fixed in writing after the 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

Galvanised or powder-coated steel, or aluminium for lighter duty
Top-hung or bottom-running versions to suit the floor or sill
Folds into a stack typically around a sixth of the opening width
Vertical bars with diagonal scissor links that lock rigid when closed
Single, double or multi-leaf layouts for wide openings
Quick-release internal handle available where a window must stay usable for escape

Fitting in Perth and nearby

We arrange surveys and fitting across Perth and the PH1 postcode district, and in nearby Blairgowrie (14 miles), Crieff (16 miles) and Cupar.

Perth and Kinross mixes Perth's Georgian and Victorian centre with stone-built Highland Perthshire towns such as Pitlochry and Crieff.

Typical places for this kind of grille include:

Office receptions and glazed partitions
Ground-floor windows of homes and flats
Back doors, French doors and patio doors
Shop windows and glazed shop entrances

Things to decide before you order

Inside or outside the glass

Inside is the norm: it is protected from weather, keeps the street view unchanged and usually avoids planning issues. Outside fitting suits recessed doorways and openings with no internal depth.

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.

Rules that apply in Scotland

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

Send sizes or use the quote tool
Free survey at your Perth address
Fixed price in writing
Made to measure and fitted

Retractable security grilles in Perth: questions

Do you cover Blairgowrie as well as Perth?

Yes. As well as Perth, we can arrange surveys in nearby Blairgowrie, Crieff and Cupar, and elsewhere in Perth and Kinross.

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.

Do retractable grilles need a bottom track?

Most do, because the bottom track stops the grille being pushed out of line. On doorways a low or recessed track can be used to reduce the trip hazard, and some top-hung designs work without one on smaller openings.

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