How much do vacant property grilles and screens cost in Blackburn?
As a guide, vacant property grilles and screens in Blackburn 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.
Choices you can make
- Steel security door with a key or code lock
- Perforated steel window screens
- Light and ventilation through perforations
- Schedules for portfolios of empty units
- Fixing to brick, block, timber or uPVC frames
- Removal and making good at reoccupation
Fitting in Blackburn and nearby
We can arrange vacant property grilles and screens anywhere in Blackburn, and in nearby Darwen, Accrington and Chorley. Tell us your postcode and we will offer dates.
Lancashire is known for stone and red-brick terraces in its mill towns, Victorian seaside resorts such as Blackpool, and historic Lancaster.
Typical places for this kind of grille include:
- Void council and housing association homes
- Buildings between tenants
- Properties awaiting sale or probate
- Development sites before works
Things to decide before you order
Access
Decide who needs access and whether a key or code lock suits them.
Insurance
Unoccupied buildings often have insurer conditions; check them before the building is left.
Rules that apply 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
- Send sizes or use the quote tool
- Free survey at your Blackburn address
- Fixed price in writing
- Made to measure and fitted
Vacant property grilles and screens in Blackburn: questions
Can you survey in Blackburn and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in Blackburn, Darwen, Accrington and elsewhere in Lancashire are booked around installer availability.
Can you secure several empty properties?
Yes. Send the list of addresses and openings and we will price it as a schedule.
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 Blackburn
- Security grille installation
- Patio and bifold door grilles
- Door security gates
- Escape window grilles (quick release)
- Home security grilles
- Security grille repairs
Ready for a price? Use the form or call 0800 088 6248.