Vacant property grilles and screens in Scottish Borders: what will it cost?
Vacant property grilles and screens in Scottish Borders 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.
Choices you can make
- Schedules for portfolios of empty units
- Supply-and-fit for purchase
- Light and ventilation through perforations
- Perforated steel window screens
- Steel security door with a key or code lock
- Anti-tamper fixings
Covering Scottish Borders
We can arrange surveys and fitting anywhere in Scottish Borders, including Galashiels and Hawick. Dates depend on installer availability. Choose your town below for local details.
The Borders are known for stone-built former mill towns such as Galashiels and Hawick and historic towns like Kelso and Peebles.
Common openings for vacant property grilles and screens:
- Buildings between tenants
- Development sites before works
- Empty shops and offices
- Void council and housing association homes
Towns in Scottish Borders
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 Scotland
Grilles in rented homes
Private landlords in Scotland must meet the repairing standard, which includes fire safety provisions. Grilles over windows a tenant may need for escape should open from inside without a key.
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.
How it works
- Guide price online or by phone
- Survey in Scottish Borders
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
Vacant property grilles and screens in Scottish Borders: questions
Which towns in Scottish Borders do you cover?
We can arrange work anywhere in Scottish Borders, including Galashiels, Hawick, Kelso and Peebles.
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.
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.
Other grilles in Scottish Borders
- French door grilles
- Grille lock replacement and upgrades
- Home security grilles
- Removable security grilles
- Bespoke security grilles
- Counter and hatch grilles
Tell us about your steel screen and we will come back with a guide price.