How much should I budget for vacant property grilles and screens in Market Harborough?
As a guide, vacant property grilles and screens in Market Harborough 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 Market Harborough
- Supply-and-fit for purchase
- Anti-tamper fixings
- Schedules for portfolios of empty units
- Light and ventilation through perforations
- Perforated steel window screens
- Fixing to brick, block, timber or uPVC frames
Fitting in Market Harborough and nearby
Market Harborough is about 14 miles from Leicester, the main centre for Leicestershire. We can survey and fit across the LE16 district and in nearby places such as Corby and Kettering.
Leicestershire mixes Leicester's Victorian terraces and busy retail streets with market towns such as Loughborough and Melton Mowbray.
Where vacant property grilles and screens are most often used:
- Buildings between tenants
- Void council and housing association homes
- Properties awaiting sale or probate
- Development sites before works
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 Market Harborough: questions
Do you cover Corby as well as Market Harborough?
Yes. As well as Market Harborough, we can arrange surveys in nearby Corby, Kettering and Wigston, and elsewhere in Leicestershire.
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.
Do screens damage the building?
Screens are fixed with anchors that leave small holes, which we make good when the screens come down.
Vacant property grilles and screens in nearby towns
Other grilles in Market Harborough
- Grille lock replacement and upgrades
- Fixed window grilles and bars
- Bespoke security grilles
- LPS 1175 certified security grilles
- Counter and hatch grilles
- Security grille repairs
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.