Vacant property grilles and screens in Croydon: what will it cost?
As a guide, vacant property grilles and screens in Croydon 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 Croydon
- Steel security door with a key or code lock
- Perforated steel window screens
- Supply-and-fit for purchase
- Removal and making good at reoccupation
- Schedules for portfolios of empty units
- Anti-tamper fixings
Fitting in Croydon and nearby
Croydon is about 9 miles from Central London, the main centre for Greater London. We can survey and fit across the CR0 district and in nearby places such as South Croydon and Wallington.
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.
Common openings for vacant property grilles and screens:
- Empty shops and offices
- Properties awaiting sale or probate
- Void council and housing association homes
- Buildings between tenants
Getting the right steel screen for your building
Access
Decide who needs access and whether a key or code lock suits them.
Ventilation
Perforated screens help prevent damp in empty buildings.
What the rules say 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
- Guide price online or by phone
- Survey in Croydon
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
Vacant property grilles and screens in Croydon: questions
Which areas near Croydon do you cover?
We can arrange work in Croydon and in nearby South Croydon (1 mile), Wallington (3 miles) and Carshalton (3 miles). Dates depend on 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.
Are screens better than boarding?
Steel screens are stronger, harder to remove, let light in and generally look less neglected than timber boards.
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 Croydon
- Patio and bifold door grilles
- Fixed window grilles and bars
- Roller security grilles
- Internal security grilles
- Security grille repairs
- Counter and hatch grilles
Tell us about your steel screen and we will come back with a guide price.