How much do vacant property grilles and screens cost in Witham?
Vacant property grilles and screens in Witham 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
- Fixing to brick, block, timber or uPVC frames
- Anti-tamper fixings
- Supply-and-fit for purchase
- Light and ventilation through perforations
- Perforated steel window screens
- Schedules for portfolios of empty units
Fitting in Witham and nearby
We can arrange vacant property grilles and screens anywhere in Witham, and in nearby Maldon, Braintree and Chelmsford. Tell us your postcode and we will offer dates.
Essex ranges from Victorian terraces in Southend and Colchester to new towns such as Harlow and Basildon and large commuter estates near London.
Typical places for this kind of grille include:
- Development sites before works
- Properties awaiting sale or probate
- Void council and housing association homes
- Empty shops and offices
Things to decide before you order
Insurance
Unoccupied buildings often have insurer conditions; check them before the building is left.
Ventilation
Perforated screens help prevent damp in empty buildings.
Rules that apply in England
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.
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.
How it works
- Send sizes or use the quote tool
- Free survey at your Witham address
- Fixed price in writing
- Made to measure and fitted
Vacant property grilles and screens in Witham: questions
Can you survey in Witham and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in Witham, Maldon, Braintree and elsewhere in Essex are booked around installer availability.
Are screens better than boarding?
Steel screens are stronger, harder to remove, let light in and generally look less neglected than timber boards.
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 Witham
- Roller security grilles
- Door security gates
- Security grille servicing
- Bespoke security grilles
- Security grille repairs
- Retractable security grilles
Ready for a price? Use the form or call 0800 088 6248.