What is the price of security grille servicing in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles?
Security grille servicing in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles costs £114 to £234 including VAT (£95 to £195 plus VAT) per grille, with a minimum visit charge of £174 including VAT (£145 plus VAT). The price is confirmed before the visit.
Security grille servicing is planned maintenance that keeps grilles running smoothly and locking properly. A service cleans the tracks, lubricates the pivots and runners, checks fixings and alignment, tests the lock and any release mechanism, and records anything that needs attention.
What is included
- Check of fixings, alignment and stack
- Quick-release escape mechanism test
- Written service record
- Annual or six-monthly plans for multiple grilles
- Track cleaning and debris removal
- Lock and key operation test
Covering Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Work in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles is arranged individually because of travel, including in Kirkwall, Lerwick and Stornoway. Send your postcode and we will confirm what is possible.
The Northern and Western Isles have small, scattered communities centred on Kirkwall, Lerwick and Stornoway; work here is arranged individually.
Typical reasons to book:
- Landlords with grilles in rented homes
- Grilles over escape windows
- Shops opening and closing grilles daily
- Offices and multi-grille buildings
Towns in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Things to think about
Records
Service records help with insurers, landlords and fire risk assessments.
Powered grilles
Electric grilles need checks of their safety devices as well as the mechanics.
Planning and safety in Scotland
Electric roller grilles
Electric grilles need a suitable supply wired to BS 7671, with some work needing a building warrant in Scotland. Powered grilles should have working safety devices and regular maintenance.
Bedroom and escape windows
In Scotland, escape from homes is covered by the Building Standards technical handbooks (section 2, fire). Where a room relies on a window for escape, nothing fitted over it should stop it being used. We only fit grilles over escape windows with a keyless internal release.
How it works
- Book a service
- Visit price agreed
- Checks and adjustments
- Record of anything needing attention
Security grille servicing in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles: questions
Which towns in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles do you cover?
We can arrange work anywhere in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles, including Kirkwall, Lerwick and Stornoway. Island and remote addresses are arranged individually.
Can I lubricate my grille myself?
Yes, with a light dry lubricant on the pivots and runners, and by keeping the bottom track clear. Avoid heavy grease, which collects dirt.
How often should a grille be serviced?
Once a year for most grilles, and every six months for grilles used daily, fitted outside, or electrically operated.
Do I get a record of the service?
Yes. You receive a short written record of what was checked and anything that needs attention.
Other grilles in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
- Fixed window grilles and bars
- Internal security grilles
- Bi-folding security gates
- Door security gates
- LPS 1175 certified security grilles
- Patio and bifold door grilles
Use the form or call 0800 088 6248 to book.