Vacant property grilles and screens in Oakham: what will it cost?
As a guide, vacant property grilles and screens in Oakham 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 Oakham
- Removal and making good at reoccupation
- Anti-tamper fixings
- Perforated steel window screens
- Fixing to brick, block, timber or uPVC frames
- Supply-and-fit for purchase
- Steel security door with a key or code lock
Fitting in Oakham and nearby
We can arrange vacant property grilles and screens across Oakham, the main centre for Rutland, and in nearby towns including Uppingham, Melton Mowbray and Stamford.
Rutland is England's smallest county, with stone-built market towns at Oakham and Uppingham and many listed and conservation-area buildings.
Common openings for vacant property grilles and screens:
- Void council and housing association homes
- Development sites before works
- Properties awaiting sale or probate
- 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
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.
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 Oakham
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
Vacant property grilles and screens in Oakham: questions
Which areas near Oakham do you cover?
We can arrange work in Oakham and in nearby Uppingham (6 miles), Melton Mowbray (9 miles) and Stamford (10 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
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.
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.
Vacant property grilles and screens in nearby towns
- Uppingham6 miles
- Melton Mowbray9 miles
- Stamford10 miles
- Corby12 miles
- Oadby16 miles
- Market Harborough16 miles
Other grilles in Oakham
- Patio and bifold door grilles
- Security grille installation
- Grille lock replacement and upgrades
- Escape window grilles (quick release)
- French door grilles
- Retractable security grilles
Tell us about your steel screen and we will come back with a guide price.