Vacant property grilles and screens in Dundee

How much should I budget for vacant property grilles and screens in Dundee?

Vacant property grilles and screens in Dundee 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

Light and ventilation through perforations
Fixing to brick, block, timber or uPVC frames
Supply-and-fit for purchase
Removal and making good at reoccupation
Perforated steel window screens
Schedules for portfolios of empty units

Fitting in Dundee and nearby

We can arrange vacant property grilles and screens across Dundee, the main centre for Dundee and Angus, and in nearby towns including Cupar, St Andrews and Forfar.

Dundee's sandstone tenements and waterfront sit alongside Angus towns such as Arbroath, Forfar and Montrose.

Where vacant property grilles and screens are most often used:

Void council and housing association homes
Development sites before works
Properties awaiting sale or probate
Empty shops and offices

What to think about first

Insurance

Unoccupied buildings often have insurer conditions; check them before the building is left.

Ventilation

Perforated screens help prevent damp in empty buildings.

Consents and safety: Scotland

Scotland

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.

Grilles in rented homes

Private landlords in Scotland must meet the repairing standard, which includes fire safety provisions. Grilles over windows a tenant may need for escape should open from inside without a key.

How it works

Postcode and a few photos
On-site survey
Fixed written price
Fit, test and explain

Vacant property grilles and screens in Dundee: questions

Which areas near Dundee do you cover?

We can arrange work in Dundee and in nearby Cupar (10 miles), St Andrews (11 miles) and Forfar (12 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.

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.

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.

Vacant property grilles and screens in nearby towns

Other grilles in Dundee

Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.