How much should I budget for vacant property grilles and screens in County Antrim?
Vacant property grilles and screens in County Antrim typically cost £145 to £395 plus VAT (£174 to £474 inc VAT) per opening, supplied and fitted. Use the quote tool for a guide figure, then we survey and confirm a fixed price.
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
- Perforated steel window screens
- Steel security door with a key or code lock
- Anti-tamper fixings
- Schedules for portfolios of empty units
- Fixing to brick, block, timber or uPVC frames
- Supply-and-fit for purchase
Covering County Antrim
We can arrange surveys and fitting anywhere in County Antrim, including Antrim and Ballymena. Dates depend on installer availability. Choose your town below for local details.
County Antrim centres on Belfast's red-brick terraces, Victorian city centre and commercial areas, with towns such as Lisburn, Ballymena and Larne.
Where vacant property grilles and screens are most often used:
- Void council and housing association homes
- Properties awaiting sale or probate
- Development sites before works
- Empty shops and offices
Towns in County Antrim
- AntrimBT41
- BallymenaBT43
- BallymoneyBT53
- BelfastBT1
- CarrickfergusBT38
- LarneBT40
- LisburnBT28
- NewtownabbeyBT36
What to think about first
Access
Decide who needs access and whether a key or code lock suits them.
How long it will be empty
For short voids, screens are quick to put up and take down.
Consents and safety: Northern Ireland
Grilles in rented homes
Private landlords in Northern Ireland have fitness and safety duties under the Private Tenancies (Northern Ireland) Order 2006, as amended by the Private Tenancies Act (Northern Ireland) 2022. Grilles over windows a tenant may need for escape should open from inside without a key.
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.
How it works
- Postcode and a few photos
- On-site survey
- Fixed written price
- Fit, test and explain
Vacant property grilles and screens in County Antrim: questions
Which towns in County Antrim do you cover?
We can arrange work anywhere in County Antrim, including Antrim, Ballymena, Ballymoney, Belfast and Carrickfergus, and in other towns across the area.
Do screens damage the building?
Screens are fixed with anchors that leave small holes, which we make good when the screens come down.
Can screens be fitted to upper windows?
Yes, where they can be reached safely. Accessible upper windows above flat roofs or extensions are often included.
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 County Antrim
- French door grilles
- Security grille installation
- Door security gates
- Fixed window grilles and bars
- Escape window grilles (quick release)
- Internal security grilles
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.