How much should I budget for vacant property grilles and screens in Bexley?
Budget £145 to £395 plus VAT (£174 to £474 inc VAT) per opening for vacant property grilles and screens in Bexley, supplied and fitted. Size, number of leaves, colour and access all move the price, which is fixed in writing after the 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 Bexley
- Steel security door with a key or code lock
- Supply-and-fit for purchase
- Perforated steel window screens
- Schedules for portfolios of empty units
- Anti-tamper fixings
- Light and ventilation through perforations
Fitting in Bexley and nearby
Bexley is about 13 miles from Central London, the main centre for Greater London. We can survey and fit across the DA5 district and in nearby places such as Welling and Dartford.
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:
- Void council and housing association homes
- Empty shops and offices
- Properties awaiting sale or probate
- Buildings between tenants
What to think about first
Insurance
Unoccupied buildings often have insurer conditions; check them before the building is left.
How long it will be empty
For short voids, screens are quick to put up and take down.
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.
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
- Postcode and a few photos
- On-site survey
- Fixed written price
- Fit, test and explain
Vacant property grilles and screens in Bexley: questions
Can you survey in Bexley and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in Bexley, Welling, Dartford and elsewhere in Greater London are booked around installer availability.
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.
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.
Vacant property grilles and screens in nearby towns
Other grilles in Bexley
- Shopfront security grilles
- Front door security gates
- Bespoke security grilles
- Window security grilles
- Door security gates
- Home security grilles
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.