Vacant property grilles and screens in Barnstaple: what will it cost?
As a guide, vacant property grilles and screens in Barnstaple 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
- Steel security door with a key or code lock
- Light and ventilation through perforations
- Anti-tamper fixings
- Removal and making good at reoccupation
- Schedules for portfolios of empty units
- Fixing to brick, block, timber or uPVC frames
Fitting in Barnstaple and nearby
Surveys in Barnstaple (EX31) are booked around installer availability. We also cover nearby Bideford (8 miles), Tiverton (28 miles) and Exeter (34 miles).
Devon runs from post-war Plymouth and Exeter city centres to Victorian seaside terraces in Torbay and thatched and stone cottages inland.
Common openings for vacant property grilles and screens:
- Development sites before works
- Buildings between tenants
- Void council and housing association homes
- Properties awaiting sale or probate
Getting the right steel screen for your building
Insurance
Unoccupied buildings often have insurer conditions; check them before the building is left.
Ventilation
Perforated screens help prevent damp in empty buildings.
What the rules say in 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.
Grilles in rented homes
Landlords in England must keep rented homes free from serious hazards under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, which includes fire. A grille that stops a tenant using an escape window can create a hazard, so grilles in rented homes should have keyless internal releases.
How it works
- Guide price online or by phone
- Survey in Barnstaple
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
Vacant property grilles and screens in Barnstaple: questions
Can you survey in Barnstaple and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in Barnstaple, Bideford, Tiverton and elsewhere in Devon 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.
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.
Vacant property grilles and screens in nearby towns
Other grilles in Barnstaple
- LPS 1175 certified security grilles
- Security grille installation
- Internal security grilles
- Window security grilles
- Bespoke security grilles
- Door security gates
Tell us about your steel screen and we will come back with a guide price.