How much should I budget for vacant property grilles and screens in Gillingham?
Budget £145 to £395 plus VAT (£174 to £474 inc VAT) per opening for vacant property grilles and screens in Gillingham, 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.
Options for vacant property grilles and screens in Gillingham
- Removal and making good at reoccupation
- Steel security door with a key or code lock
- Supply-and-fit for purchase
- Light and ventilation through perforations
- Schedules for portfolios of empty units
- Anti-tamper fixings
Fitting in Gillingham and nearby
Gillingham is about 9 miles from Maidstone, the main centre for Kent. We can survey and fit across the ME7 district and in nearby places such as Chatham and Rochester.
Kent ranges from Medway's Victorian terraces and Thanet's seaside towns to listed medieval centres such as Canterbury and Rochester.
Where vacant property grilles and screens are most often used:
- Buildings between tenants
- Empty shops and offices
- Development sites before works
- Void council and housing association homes
What to think about first
Ventilation
Perforated screens help prevent damp in empty buildings.
How long it will be empty
For short voids, screens are quick to put up and take down.
Consents and safety: 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.
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
- Postcode and a few photos
- On-site survey
- Fixed written price
- Fit, test and explain
Vacant property grilles and screens in Gillingham: questions
Which areas near Gillingham do you cover?
We can arrange work in Gillingham and in nearby Chatham (1 mile), Rochester (2 miles) and Strood (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.
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.
Are screens better than boarding?
Steel screens are stronger, harder to remove, let light in and generally look less neglected than timber boards.
Vacant property grilles and screens in nearby towns
Other grilles in Gillingham
- Removable security grilles
- Patio and bifold door grilles
- Window security grilles
- Retractable security grilles
- Security grille servicing
- Counter and hatch grilles
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.