Vacant property grilles and screens in Brighton

Vacant property grilles and screens in Brighton: what will it cost?

As a guide, vacant property grilles and screens in Brighton 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.

Choices you can make

Removal and making good at reoccupation
Anti-tamper fixings
Schedules for portfolios of empty units
Perforated steel window screens
Light and ventilation through perforations
Steel security door with a key or code lock

Fitting in Brighton and nearby

We can arrange vacant property grilles and screens across Brighton, the main centre for East Sussex, and in nearby towns including Hove, Portslade and Burgess Hill.

East Sussex is known for Regency and Victorian terraces in Brighton, Hove, Eastbourne and Hastings, many in conservation areas, alongside Wealden villages.

Common openings for vacant property grilles and screens:

Buildings between tenants
Development sites before works
Void council and housing association homes
Empty shops and offices

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.

Access

Decide who needs access and whether a key or code lock suits them.

What the rules say in England

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 Brighton
Accept the fixed quote
Installation by installers working under our contract

Vacant property grilles and screens in Brighton: questions

Which areas near Brighton do you cover?

We can arrange work in Brighton and in nearby Hove (1 mile), Portslade (3 miles) and Burgess Hill (9 miles). Dates depend on 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.

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

Other grilles in Brighton

Tell us about your steel screen and we will come back with a guide price.