Roller security grilles in Lerwick

How much should I budget for roller security grilles in Lerwick?

Budget £1,495 to £4,995 plus VAT (£1,794 to £5,994 inc VAT) per opening for roller security grilles in Lerwick, supplied and fitted. Size, number of leaves, colour and access all move the price, which is fixed in writing after the survey.

A roller security grille is a curtain of linked aluminium or steel tubes that coils into a box above the opening. Lowered, it gives an open-mesh barrier you can see through; raised, it leaves the full width clear with nothing parked at the sides.

What goes into a roller grille

Pass doors or wicket gates on request for some wide openings
Brick-bond or straight link patterns in aluminium or steel
Mill, anodised or powder-coated finishes
Guide channels fixed to the face or into the reveal
Coil box above the opening, internal or external
Suitable for shopping centre units, counters and wide internal openings

Fitting in Lerwick

Surveys and fitting in Lerwick 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.

Where roller security grilles are most often used:

Shops with deep heads above the glazing
Wide internal openings and lobbies
Car park and stairwell openings
Shopping centre and arcade units

What to think about first

Manual or electric

Small grilles work well by hand. Anything large, high or used several times a day is easier and safer with a motor.

Head space

The coil box needs height above the opening. If there is no room inside, a retractable grille is usually a better fit.

Consents and safety: Scotland

Scotland

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.

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.

How it works

Postcode and a few photos
On-site survey
Fixed written price
Fit, test and explain

Roller security grilles in Lerwick: questions

Can you work in Lerwick?

Work in Lerwick is arranged individually because of travel. Send your postcode and details and we will confirm what is possible.

Is a roller grille the same as a roller shutter?

No. A shutter uses solid or perforated slats; a grille uses an open mesh of tubes and links, so you can see through it and air can pass.

Can a roller grille be fitted inside a shop window?

Yes, where there is enough clear height above the window for the coil and guides. It is a neat option because nothing is left at the sides.

What happens to an electric grille in a power cut?

Powered grilles have a manual override, usually a crank or chain, so they can be raised or lowered without power.

Other grilles in Lerwick

Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.