Vacant property grilles and screens in Wimbledon: what will it cost?
Budget £145 to £395 plus VAT (£174 to £474 inc VAT) per opening for vacant property grilles and screens in Wimbledon, 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.
Choices you can make
- Schedules for portfolios of empty units
- Fixing to brick, block, timber or uPVC frames
- Anti-tamper fixings
- Supply-and-fit for purchase
- Light and ventilation through perforations
- Removal and making good at reoccupation
Fitting in Wimbledon and nearby
We can arrange vacant property grilles and screens anywhere in Wimbledon, and in nearby Morden, Mitcham and Putney. Tell us your postcode and we will offer dates.
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:
- Development sites before works
- Buildings between tenants
- Empty shops and offices
- Properties awaiting sale or probate
Getting the right steel screen for your building
Ventilation
Perforated screens help prevent damp in empty buildings.
Insurance
Unoccupied buildings often have insurer conditions; check them before the building is left.
What the rules say in England
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.
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 Wimbledon
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
Vacant property grilles and screens in Wimbledon: questions
Do you cover Morden as well as Wimbledon?
Yes. As well as Wimbledon, we can arrange surveys in nearby Morden, Mitcham and Putney, and elsewhere in Greater London.
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.
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.
Vacant property grilles and screens in nearby towns
Other grilles in Wimbledon
- Fixed window grilles and bars
- Security grille repairs
- Internal security grilles
- Patio and bifold door grilles
- LPS 1175 certified security grilles
- Hinged security gates
Tell us about your steel screen and we will come back with a guide price.