Vacant property grilles and screens in Carrickfergus: what will it cost?
As a guide, vacant property grilles and screens in Carrickfergus 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.
Specification at a glance
- Removal and making good at reoccupation
- Light and ventilation through perforations
- Steel security door with a key or code lock
- Anti-tamper fixings
- Fixing to brick, block, timber or uPVC frames
- Schedules for portfolios of empty units
Fitting in Carrickfergus and nearby
Whether you are in central Carrickfergus or at the edge of the BT38 district, we can arrange a survey. Nearby Holywood and Newtownabbey are covered too.
County Antrim centres on Belfast's red-brick terraces, Victorian city centre and commercial areas, with towns such as Lisburn, Ballymena and Larne.
Common openings for vacant property grilles and screens:
- Properties awaiting sale or probate
- Development sites before works
- Void council and housing association homes
- 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.
How long it will be empty
For short voids, screens are quick to put up and take down.
What the rules say in Northern Ireland
External grilles and planning
Planning in Northern Ireland is handled by the eleven councils. External grilles and shutters on commercial buildings normally need planning permission, and councils generally prefer internal, see-through security in town centres.
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
- Guide price online or by phone
- Survey in Carrickfergus
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
Vacant property grilles and screens in Carrickfergus: questions
Can you survey in Carrickfergus and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in Carrickfergus, Holywood, Newtownabbey and elsewhere in County Antrim are booked around installer availability.
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.
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.
Can you secure several empty properties?
Yes. Send the list of addresses and openings and we will price it as a schedule.
Vacant property grilles and screens in nearby towns
Other grilles in Carrickfergus
- Commercial security grilles
- Security grille repairs
- Escape window grilles (quick release)
- Front door security gates
- Internal security grilles
- Security grille installation
Tell us about your steel screen and we will come back with a guide price.