Vacant property grilles and screens in Tiverton: what will it cost?
Budget £145 to £395 plus VAT (£174 to £474 inc VAT) per opening for vacant property grilles and screens in Tiverton, 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.
Specification at a glance
- Anti-tamper fixings
- Schedules for portfolios of empty units
- Fixing to brick, block, timber or uPVC frames
- Removal and making good at reoccupation
- Supply-and-fit for purchase
- Steel security door with a key or code lock
Fitting in Tiverton and nearby
Whether you are in central Tiverton or at the edge of the EX16 district, we can arrange a survey. Nearby Exeter and Taunton are covered too.
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:
- Empty shops and offices
- Buildings between tenants
- Development sites before works
- Void council and housing association homes
Getting the right steel screen for your building
How long it will be empty
For short voids, screens are quick to put up and take down.
Insurance
Unoccupied buildings often have insurer conditions; check them before the building is left.
What the rules say in England
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.
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.
How it works
- Guide price online or by phone
- Survey in Tiverton
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
Vacant property grilles and screens in Tiverton: questions
Do you cover Exeter as well as Tiverton?
Yes. As well as Tiverton, we can arrange surveys in nearby Exeter, Taunton and Exmouth, and elsewhere in Devon.
Are screens better than boarding?
Steel screens are stronger, harder to remove, let light in and generally look less neglected than timber boards.
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
- Exeter12 miles
- Taunton19 miles
- Exmouth20 miles
- Newton Abbot26 miles
- Bridgwater26 miles
- Barnstaple28 miles
Other grilles in Tiverton
- Home security grilles
- Counter and hatch grilles
- Security grille installation
- Front door security gates
- Shopfront security grilles
- Door security gates
Tell us about your steel screen and we will come back with a guide price.