How much do vacant property grilles and screens cost in Elgin?
Budget £145 to £395 plus VAT (£174 to £474 inc VAT) per opening for vacant property grilles and screens in Elgin, supplied and fitted. Size, number of leaves, colour and access all move the price, which is fixed in writing after the survey.
Vacant property grilles and screens are steel panels or grilles fixed over the windows and doors of an empty building to stop break-ins, squatting, fly-tipping and vandalism. Perforated steel screens let light and air in while keeping people out, and come down cleanly when the building is reoccupied.
Choices you can make
- Fixing to brick, block, timber or uPVC frames
- Perforated steel window screens
- Removal and making good at reoccupation
- Schedules for portfolios of empty units
- Steel security door with a key or code lock
- Light and ventilation through perforations
Fitting in Elgin and nearby
We can arrange vacant property grilles and screens anywhere in Elgin, and in nearby Nairn, Inverness and Aviemore. Tell us your postcode and we will offer dates.
North-east Scotland is known for granite tenements and houses in Aberdeen, fishing towns along the coast and stone-built market towns inland.
Typical places for this kind of grille include:
- Void council and housing association homes
- Buildings between tenants
- Empty shops and offices
- Properties awaiting sale or probate
Things to decide before you order
Access
Decide who needs access and whether a key or code lock suits them.
Ventilation
Perforated screens help prevent damp in empty buildings.
Rules that apply in Scotland
Grilles in rented homes
Private landlords in Scotland must meet the repairing standard, which includes fire safety provisions. Grilles over windows a tenant may need for escape should open from inside without a key.
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.
How it works
- Send sizes or use the quote tool
- Free survey at your Elgin address
- Fixed price in writing
- Made to measure and fitted
Vacant property grilles and screens in Elgin: questions
Can you survey in Elgin and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in Elgin, Nairn, Inverness and elsewhere in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray are booked around installer availability.
Are screens better than boarding?
Steel screens are stronger, harder to remove, let light in and generally look less neglected than timber boards.
Can you secure several empty properties?
Yes. Send the list of addresses and openings and we will price it as a schedule.
How quickly can screens be fitted?
Steel screens are standard sizes adjusted on site, so they can usually be fitted faster than made-to-measure grilles. We confirm the date when you book.
Vacant property grilles and screens in nearby towns
Other grilles in Elgin
- Front door security gates
- Security grille servicing
- Counter and hatch grilles
- French door grilles
- Bespoke security grilles
- Fixed window grilles and bars
Ready for a price? Use the form or call 0800 088 6248.