How much should I budget for vacant property grilles and screens in Beckenham?
As a guide, vacant property grilles and screens in Beckenham 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 Beckenham
- Fixing to brick, block, timber or uPVC frames
- Anti-tamper fixings
- Perforated steel window screens
- Steel security door with a key or code lock
- Schedules for portfolios of empty units
- Removal and making good at reoccupation
Fitting in Beckenham and nearby
Beckenham is about 8 miles from Central London, the main centre for Greater London. We can survey and fit across the BR3 district and in nearby places such as Catford and Croydon.
London's buildings range from Victorian and Edwardian terraces and mansion blocks to post-war estates, with long high streets of ground-floor shops below flats.
Where vacant property grilles and screens are most often used:
- Properties awaiting sale or probate
- Empty shops and offices
- Void council and housing association homes
- Development sites before works
What to think about first
Access
Decide who needs access and whether a key or code lock suits them.
Ventilation
Perforated screens help prevent damp in empty buildings.
Consents and safety: 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.
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; the insurer decides whether a product meets it.
How it works
- Postcode and a few photos
- On-site survey
- Fixed written price
- Fit, test and explain
Vacant property grilles and screens in Beckenham: questions
Do you cover Catford as well as Beckenham?
Yes. As well as Beckenham, we can arrange surveys in nearby Catford, Croydon and Blackheath, and elsewhere in Greater London.
Do screens damage the building?
Screens are fixed with anchors that leave small holes, which we make good when the screens come down.
Can you secure several empty properties?
Yes. Send the list of addresses and openings and we will price it as a schedule.
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
Other grilles in Beckenham
- Door security gates
- Roller security grilles
- Patio and bifold door grilles
- Counter and hatch grilles
- Removable security grilles
- Internal security grilles
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.