How much do vacant property grilles and screens cost in Musselburgh?
As a guide, vacant property grilles and screens in Musselburgh 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.
What you can specify
- Supply-and-fit for purchase
- Light and ventilation through perforations
- Anti-tamper fixings
- Fixing to brick, block, timber or uPVC frames
- Perforated steel window screens
- Steel security door with a key or code lock
Fitting in Musselburgh and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting in Musselburgh and across the EH21 postcode district, as well as in nearby Dalkeith (3 miles) and Edinburgh (6 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
Edinburgh's Old and New Towns are a World Heritage Site full of listed tenements and shops, surrounded by suburbs and the Lothians' towns.
Typical places for this kind of grille include:
- Empty shops and offices
- Development sites before works
- Void council and housing association homes
- Buildings between tenants
Things to decide before you order
Ventilation
Perforated screens help prevent damp in empty buildings.
How long it will be empty
For short voids, screens are quick to put up and take down.
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 Musselburgh address
- Fixed price in writing
- Made to measure and fitted
Vacant property grilles and screens in Musselburgh: questions
Can you survey in Musselburgh and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Edinburgh and elsewhere in Edinburgh and the Lothians are booked around 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 you secure several empty properties?
Yes. Send the list of addresses and openings and we will price it as a schedule.
Do screens damage the building?
Screens are fixed with anchors that leave small holes, which we make good when the screens come down.
Vacant property grilles and screens in nearby towns
Other grilles in Musselburgh
- Fixed window grilles and bars
- Security grille servicing
- Commercial security grilles
- French door grilles
- Hinged security gates
- Grille lock replacement and upgrades
Ready for a price? Use the form or call 0800 088 6248.