Vacant property grilles and screens in Durham: what will it cost?
As a guide, vacant property grilles and screens in Durham 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 Durham
- Supply-and-fit for purchase
- Fixing to brick, block, timber or uPVC frames
- Perforated steel window screens
- Schedules for portfolios of empty units
- Anti-tamper fixings
- Removal and making good at reoccupation
Fitting in Durham and nearby
Surveys in Durham (DH1) are booked around installer availability, as they are in nearby Chester-le-Street (6 miles) and Houghton-le-Spring (6 miles).
County Durham's stock is dominated by brick terraces in former colliery towns, alongside the listed historic core of Durham city and Teesside's commercial centres.
Common openings for vacant property grilles and screens:
- Development sites before works
- Empty shops and offices
- Buildings between tenants
- Properties awaiting sale or probate
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.
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 Durham
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
Vacant property grilles and screens in Durham: questions
Can you survey in Durham and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in Durham, Chester-le-Street, Houghton-le-Spring and elsewhere in Durham are booked around installer availability.
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.
Are screens better than boarding?
Steel screens are stronger, harder to remove, let light in and generally look less neglected than timber boards.
Vacant property grilles and screens in nearby towns
- Chester-le-Street6 miles
- Houghton-le-Spring6 miles
- Stanley8 miles
- Washington9 miles
- Bishop Auckland9 miles
- Peterlee10 miles
Other grilles in Durham
- Counter and hatch grilles
- Fixed window grilles and bars
- LPS 1175 certified security grilles
- Retractable security grilles
- Escape window grilles (quick release)
- Grille lock replacement and upgrades
Tell us about your steel screen and we will come back with a guide price.