Vacant property grilles and screens in Argyll and Bute

Vacant property grilles and screens in Argyll and Bute: what will it cost?

Budget £145 to £395 plus VAT (£174 to £474 inc VAT) per opening for vacant property grilles and screens in Argyll and Bute, 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

Schedules for portfolios of empty units
Supply-and-fit for purchase
Anti-tamper fixings
Fixing to brick, block, timber or uPVC frames
Steel security door with a key or code lock
Removal and making good at reoccupation

Covering Argyll and Bute

We can arrange surveys and fitting anywhere in Argyll and Bute, including Campbeltown and Dunoon. Dates depend on installer availability. Choose your town below for local details.

Argyll and Bute is largely coastal and rural, with Oban, Dunoon, Helensburgh and Campbeltown as the main towns and many island properties.

Common openings for vacant property grilles and screens:

Properties awaiting sale or probate
Development sites before works
Void council and housing association homes
Buildings between tenants

Towns in Argyll and Bute

Getting the right steel screen for your building

Access

Decide who needs access and whether a key or code lock suits them.

Ventilation

Perforated screens help prevent damp in empty buildings.

What the rules say in Scotland

Scotland

Insurer requirements

Insurers set their own conditions for business premises, stock and cash. If your policy names a type or rating of grille, get the wording in writing before ordering.

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

Guide price online or by phone
Survey in Argyll and Bute
Accept the fixed quote
Installation by installers working under our contract

Vacant property grilles and screens in Argyll and Bute: questions

Which towns in Argyll and Bute do you cover?

We can arrange work anywhere in Argyll and Bute, including Campbeltown, Dunoon, Helensburgh and Oban. Island and remote addresses are arranged individually.

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.

Do screens damage the building?

Screens are fixed with anchors that leave small holes, which we make good when the screens come down.

Are screens better than boarding?

Steel screens are stronger, harder to remove, let light in and generally look less neglected than timber boards.

Other grilles in Argyll and Bute

Tell us about your steel screen and we will come back with a guide price.