How much do vacant property grilles and screens cost in Dumfries and Galloway?
As a guide, vacant property grilles and screens in Dumfries and Galloway 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.
Options for vacant property grilles and screens in Dumfries and Galloway
- Supply-and-fit for purchase
- Steel security door with a key or code lock
- Anti-tamper fixings
- Removal and making good at reoccupation
- Fixing to brick, block, timber or uPVC frames
- Perforated steel window screens
Covering Dumfries and Galloway
We can arrange surveys and fitting anywhere in Dumfries and Galloway, including Dumfries and Annan. Dates depend on installer availability. Choose your town below for local details.
Dumfries and Galloway is rural south-west Scotland, with sandstone towns such as Dumfries and Annan and the ferry port of Stranraer.
Typical places for this kind of grille include:
- Empty shops and offices
- Void council and housing association homes
- Properties awaiting sale or probate
- Buildings between tenants
Towns in Dumfries and Galloway
Things to decide before you order
How long it will be empty
For short voids, screens are quick to put up and take down.
Ventilation
Perforated screens help prevent damp in empty buildings.
Rules that apply in Scotland
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.
External grilles and planning
External grilles and shutters on commercial buildings normally need planning permission from the council under the Scottish planning system. Councils' shopfront guidance commonly prefers internal, open-mesh security, particularly in conservation areas and town centres.
How it works
- Send sizes or use the quote tool
- Free survey at your Dumfries and Galloway address
- Fixed price in writing
- Made to measure and fitted
Vacant property grilles and screens in Dumfries and Galloway: questions
Which towns in Dumfries and Galloway do you cover?
We can arrange work anywhere in Dumfries and Galloway, including Dumfries, Annan, Castle Douglas, Lockerbie and Stranraer.
Can you secure several empty properties?
Yes. Send the list of addresses and openings and we will price it as a schedule.
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.
Other grilles in Dumfries and Galloway
- Patio and bifold door grilles
- Grille lock replacement and upgrades
- Retractable security grilles
- Home security grilles
- Removable security grilles
- Security grille installation
Ready for a price? Use the form or call 0800 088 6248.