Vacant property grilles and screens in Stretford: what will it cost?
As a guide, vacant property grilles and screens in Stretford 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 Stretford
- Schedules for portfolios of empty units
- Anti-tamper fixings
- Removal and making good at reoccupation
- Perforated steel window screens
- Light and ventilation through perforations
- Supply-and-fit for purchase
Fitting in Stretford and nearby
Stretford is about 4 miles from Manchester, the main centre for Greater Manchester. We can survey and fit across the M32 district and in nearby places such as Urmston and Sale.
Greater Manchester is dominated by red-brick terraces and mill-town centres, with converted mills, modern city-centre flats and large retail parks.
Common openings for vacant property grilles and screens:
- Void council and housing association homes
- Buildings between tenants
- Development sites before works
- Empty shops and offices
Getting the right steel screen for your building
How long it will be empty
For short voids, screens are quick to put up and take down.
Access
Decide who needs access and whether a key or code lock suits them.
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 Stretford
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
Vacant property grilles and screens in Stretford: questions
Do you cover Urmston as well as Stretford?
Yes. As well as Stretford, we can arrange surveys in nearby Urmston, Sale and Eccles, and elsewhere in Greater Manchester.
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.
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.
Vacant property grilles and screens in nearby towns
Other grilles in Stretford
- Security grille repairs
- Home security grilles
- Bi-folding security gates
- Retractable security grilles
- Shopfront security grilles
- Grille lock replacement and upgrades
Tell us about your steel screen and we will come back with a guide price.