Vacant property grilles and screens in Wilmslow

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

As a guide, vacant property grilles and screens in Wilmslow cost £145 to £395 plus VAT (£174 to £474 inc VAT) per opening, supplied and fitted. The exact figure depends on size, type, finish and locking, and is confirmed in writing after the free 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.

What goes into a steel screen

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

Fitting in Wilmslow and nearby

Surveys in Wilmslow (SK9) are booked around installer availability. We also cover nearby Cheadle Hulme (4 miles), Hazel Grove (6 miles) and Altrincham (6 miles).

Cheshire has half-timbered and listed buildings in central Chester, Victorian terraces in Crewe and Warrington, and large modern estates across the county.

Common openings for vacant property grilles and screens:

Void council and housing association homes
Buildings between tenants
Properties awaiting sale or probate
Empty shops and offices

Getting the right steel screen for your building

Insurance

Unoccupied buildings often have insurer conditions; check them before the building is left.

Access

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

What the rules say in England

England

External grilles and planning

External grilles and shutters on shops and other commercial buildings normally need planning permission from the local council because they change the building's appearance. Many councils' shopfront guides favour internal, open-lattice grilles, particularly in conservation areas.

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; the insurer decides whether a product meets it.

How it works

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

Vacant property grilles and screens in Wilmslow: questions

Do you cover Cheadle Hulme as well as Wilmslow?

Yes. As well as Wilmslow, we can arrange surveys in nearby Cheadle Hulme, Hazel Grove and Altrincham, and elsewhere in Cheshire.

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.

Are screens better than boarding?

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

Do screens damage the building?

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

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Other grilles in Wilmslow

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