Vacant property grilles and screens in Spalding

Vacant property grilles and screens in Spalding: what will it cost?

As a guide, vacant property grilles and screens in Spalding 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.

What you can specify

Fixing to brick, block, timber or uPVC frames
Removal and making good at reoccupation
Schedules for portfolios of empty units
Steel security door with a key or code lock
Supply-and-fit for purchase
Perforated steel window screens

Fitting in Spalding and nearby

We arrange surveys and fitting in Spalding and across the PE11 postcode district, as well as in nearby Boston (14 miles) and Peterborough (15 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.

Lincolnshire combines the historic hilltop core of Lincoln with Grimsby and Scunthorpe's industrial terraces and many small market and coastal towns.

Common openings for vacant property grilles and screens:

Void council and housing association homes
Empty shops and offices
Development sites before works
Properties awaiting sale or probate

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

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

Guide price online or by phone
Survey in Spalding
Accept the fixed quote
Installation by installers working under our contract

Vacant property grilles and screens in Spalding: questions

Do you cover Boston as well as Spalding?

Yes. As well as Spalding, we can arrange surveys in nearby Boston, Peterborough and Wisbech, and elsewhere in Lincolnshire.

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.

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 Spalding

Tell us about your steel screen and we will come back with a guide price.