Shopfront security grilles in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles: what will it cost?
As a guide, shopfront security grilles in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles cost £1,195 to £3,495 plus VAT (£1,434 to £4,194 inc VAT) per shopfront, supplied and fitted. The exact figure depends on size, type, finish and locking, and is confirmed in writing after the free survey.
A shopfront security grille is a wide retractable or roller grille fitted behind the shop window and entrance. It protects the glass line after closing while leaving the display visible, which is why many councils prefer it to a solid external shutter.
What goes into a shopfront grille
- Heavier sections and extra locking for higher-risk trades
- Internal open-mesh roller grilles where there is head space for the coil
- Multi-leaf retractable layouts for windows several metres wide
- Fitting scheduled outside trading hours where possible
- Stack positions planned around stallrisers, pilasters and display units
- Brushed, galvanised, white, black or RAL colours
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.
Common openings for shopfront security grilles:
- Convenience stores and off-licences
- Pharmacies and opticians
- Jewellers and phone shops
- Cafés, restaurants and takeaways
Towns in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Getting the right shopfront grille for your building
Where the stack parks
We plan stack positions around displays, pilasters and the door so the grille folds away without blocking stock.
Internal or external
Internal grilles are generally preferred by councils and rarely need planning permission. External shutters or grilles normally need consent, especially in conservation areas.
What the rules say 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
- Guide price online or by phone
- Survey in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
Shopfront security grilles 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 customers see into the shop with the grille closed?
Yes. An open lattice or open-mesh roller grille keeps the display visible, which helps window shopping after hours and natural surveillance of the street.
Will my insurer accept a grille?
Some insurers specify grilles or shutters for certain stock or cash levels. Send us their wording and we will quote to it; the insurer decides whether a product meets their policy.
Do I need planning permission for a shop grille?
An internal grille behind the glass does not usually need planning permission. External shutters and grilles normally do, and listed buildings need listed building consent for internal or external works that affect their character.
Other grilles in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
- Internal security grilles
- Home security grilles
- Security grille installation
- Bi-folding security gates
- Front door security gates
- Fixed window grilles and bars
Tell us about your shopfront grille and we will come back with a guide price.