How much do vacant property grilles and screens cost in Gwent?
As a guide, vacant property grilles and screens in Gwent 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.
What you can specify
- Supply-and-fit for purchase
- Fixing to brick, block, timber or uPVC frames
- Schedules for portfolios of empty units
- Anti-tamper fixings
- Removal and making good at reoccupation
- Light and ventilation through perforations
Covering Gwent
We can arrange surveys and fitting anywhere in Gwent, including Newport and Cwmbran. Dates depend on installer availability. Choose your town below for local details.
Gwent ranges from Newport's Victorian terraces and city centre to valley towns such as Ebbw Vale and Pontypool and historic Monmouth and Chepstow.
Typical places for this kind of grille include:
- Void council and housing association homes
- Development sites before works
- Buildings between tenants
- Empty shops and offices
Towns in Gwent
- AbergavennyNP7
- ChepstowNP16
- CwmbranNP44
- Ebbw ValeNP23
- MonmouthNP25
- Newport, GwentNP20
- PontypoolNP4
- RiscaNP11
Things to decide before you order
How long it will be empty
For short voids, screens are quick to put up and take down.
Ventilation
Perforated screens help prevent damp in empty buildings.
Rules that apply in Wales
External grilles and planning
External grilles and shutters on commercial buildings normally need planning permission from the local planning authority. Welsh councils' shopfront and design guidance generally favours internal, see-through security over solid external shutters.
Grilles in rented homes
Under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, landlords must keep dwellings fit for human habitation, which takes fire hazards into account. Grilles over windows a contract-holder may need for escape should open from inside without a key.
How it works
- Send sizes or use the quote tool
- Free survey at your Gwent address
- Fixed price in writing
- Made to measure and fitted
Vacant property grilles and screens in Gwent: questions
Which towns in Gwent do you cover?
We can arrange work anywhere in Gwent, including Newport, Cwmbran, Pontypool, Ebbw Vale and Risca, and in other towns across the area.
Do screens damage the building?
Screens are fixed with anchors that leave small holes, which we make good when the screens come down.
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.
Other grilles in Gwent
- Door security gates
- Bespoke security grilles
- Patio and bifold door grilles
- Commercial security grilles
- Roller security grilles
- Grille lock replacement and upgrades
Ready for a price? Use the form or call 0800 088 6248.
