How much should I budget for vacant property grilles and screens in Maidstone?
Budget £145 to £395 plus VAT (£174 to £474 inc VAT) per opening for vacant property grilles and screens in Maidstone, 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.
Specification at a glance
- Perforated steel window screens
- Light and ventilation through perforations
- Steel security door with a key or code lock
- Anti-tamper fixings
- Schedules for portfolios of empty units
- Fixing to brick, block, timber or uPVC frames
Fitting in Maidstone and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting across Maidstone and the ME14 postcode district, and in nearby Chatham (8 miles), Rochester (8 miles) and Gillingham.
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:
- Development sites before works
- Properties awaiting sale or probate
- Buildings between tenants
- Empty shops and offices
What to think about first
Insurance
Unoccupied buildings often have insurer conditions; check them before the building is left.
Ventilation
Perforated screens help prevent damp in empty buildings.
Consents and safety: 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
- Postcode and a few photos
- On-site survey
- Fixed written price
- Fit, test and explain
Vacant property grilles and screens in Maidstone: questions
Do you cover Chatham as well as Maidstone?
Yes. As well as Maidstone, we can arrange surveys in nearby Chatham, Rochester and Gillingham, and elsewhere in Kent.
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 screens be fitted to upper windows?
Yes, where they can be reached safely. Accessible upper windows above flat roofs or extensions are often included.
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 Maidstone
- Patio and bifold door grilles
- Security grille installation
- Commercial security grilles
- Home security grilles
- Roller security grilles
- Shopfront security grilles
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.