How much do vacant property grilles and screens cost in Porthcawl?
Vacant property grilles and screens in Porthcawl typically cost £145 to £395 plus VAT (£174 to £474 inc VAT) per opening, supplied and fitted. Use the quote tool for a guide figure, then we survey and confirm a fixed price.
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
- Steel security door with a key or code lock
- Schedules for portfolios of empty units
- Light and ventilation through perforations
- Removal and making good at reoccupation
- Perforated steel window screens
- Supply-and-fit for purchase
Fitting in Porthcawl and nearby
Whether you are in central Porthcawl or at the edge of the CF36 district, we can arrange a survey. Nearby Bridgend and Port Talbot are covered too.
Mid Glamorgan is dominated by stone terraces climbing the valley sides, with town centres in Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Pontypridd.
Typical places for this kind of grille include:
- Empty shops and offices
- Development sites before works
- Void council and housing association homes
- Buildings between tenants
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 Wales
Grilles in rented homes
Under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016, landlords must keep dwellings fit for human habitation, which takes fire hazards into account. Grilles over windows a contract-holder may need for escape should open from inside without a key.
External grilles and planning
External grilles and shutters on commercial buildings normally need planning permission from the local planning authority. Welsh councils' shopfront and design guidance generally favours internal, see-through security over solid external shutters.
How it works
- Send sizes or use the quote tool
- Free survey at your Porthcawl address
- Fixed price in writing
- Made to measure and fitted
Vacant property grilles and screens in Porthcawl: questions
Which areas near Porthcawl do you cover?
We can arrange work in Porthcawl and in nearby Bridgend (6 miles), Port Talbot (9 miles) and Maesteg (9 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
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.
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.
Vacant property grilles and screens in nearby towns
Other grilles in Porthcawl
- Internal security grilles
- Retractable security grilles
- Security grille repairs
- Patio and bifold door grilles
- Hinged security gates
- Bi-folding security gates
Ready for a price? Use the form or call 0800 088 6248.