Vacant property grilles and screens in Deal: what will it cost?
As a guide, vacant property grilles and screens in Deal 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 Deal
- Schedules for portfolios of empty units
- Light and ventilation through perforations
- Supply-and-fit for purchase
- Fixing to brick, block, timber or uPVC frames
- Steel security door with a key or code lock
- Perforated steel window screens
Fitting in Deal and nearby
Deal is about 38 miles from Maidstone, the main centre for Kent. We can survey and fit across the CT14 district and in nearby places such as Dover and Ramsgate.
Kent ranges from Medway's Victorian terraces and Thanet's seaside towns to listed medieval centres such as Canterbury and Rochester.
Common openings for vacant property grilles and screens:
- Buildings between tenants
- Void council and housing association homes
- Empty shops and offices
- Properties awaiting sale or probate
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.
Ventilation
Perforated screens help prevent damp in empty buildings.
What the rules say in 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.
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.
How it works
- Guide price online or by phone
- Survey in Deal
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
Vacant property grilles and screens in Deal: questions
Do you cover Dover as well as Deal?
Yes. As well as Deal, we can arrange surveys in nearby Dover, Ramsgate and Broadstairs, and elsewhere in Kent.
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.
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 Deal
- Escape window grilles (quick release)
- Bi-folding security gates
- Shopfront security grilles
- Front door security gates
- Internal security grilles
- Removable security grilles
Tell us about your steel screen and we will come back with a guide price.