Vacant property grilles and screens in Burnley: what will it cost?
As a guide, vacant property grilles and screens in Burnley 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 Burnley
- Anti-tamper fixings
- Supply-and-fit for purchase
- Perforated steel window screens
- Removal and making good at reoccupation
- Fixing to brick, block, timber or uPVC frames
- Schedules for portfolios of empty units
Fitting in Burnley and nearby
Burnley is about 19 miles from Preston, the main centre for Lancashire. We can survey and fit across the BB11 district and in nearby places such as Nelson and Colne.
Lancashire is known for stone and red-brick terraces in its mill towns, Victorian seaside resorts such as Blackpool, and historic Lancaster.
Common openings for vacant property grilles and screens:
- Empty shops and offices
- Properties awaiting sale or probate
- Void council and housing association homes
- Buildings between tenants
Getting the right steel screen for your building
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.
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 Burnley
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
Vacant property grilles and screens in Burnley: questions
Do you cover Nelson as well as Burnley?
Yes. As well as Burnley, we can arrange surveys in nearby Nelson, Colne and Accrington, and elsewhere in Lancashire.
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.
Vacant property grilles and screens in nearby towns
Other grilles in Burnley
- Internal security grilles
- French door grilles
- Patio and bifold door grilles
- Escape window grilles (quick release)
- Door security gates
- Security grille repairs
Tell us about your steel screen and we will come back with a guide price.