Vacant property grilles and screens in Oxford: what will it cost?
As a guide, vacant property grilles and screens in Oxford 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
- Light and ventilation through perforations
- Steel security door with a key or code lock
- Schedules for portfolios of empty units
- Supply-and-fit for purchase
- Perforated steel window screens
- Fixing to brick, block, timber or uPVC frames
Fitting in Oxford and nearby
Surveys in Oxford (OX1) are booked around installer availability, as they are in nearby Abingdon (6 miles) and Didcot (10 miles).
Oxfordshire includes Oxford's listed college and city-centre buildings, Cotswold-stone towns such as Witney, and growing towns like Bicester and Didcot.
Common openings for vacant property grilles and screens:
- Development sites before works
- Properties awaiting sale or probate
- Void council and housing association homes
- Empty shops and offices
Getting the right steel screen for your building
How long it will be empty
For short voids, screens are quick to put up and take down.
Insurance
Unoccupied buildings often have insurer conditions; check them before the building is left.
What the rules say in 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
- Guide price online or by phone
- Survey in Oxford
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
Vacant property grilles and screens in Oxford: questions
Can you survey in Oxford and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in Oxford, Abingdon, Didcot and elsewhere in Oxfordshire are booked around 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 Oxford
- Window security grilles
- Grille lock replacement and upgrades
- Removable security grilles
- Hinged security gates
- Security grille installation
- LPS 1175 certified security grilles
Tell us about your steel screen and we will come back with a guide price.