How much do vacant property grilles and screens cost in Galashiels?
Budget £145 to £395 plus VAT (£174 to £474 inc VAT) per opening for vacant property grilles and screens in Galashiels, supplied and fitted. Size, number of leaves, colour and access all move the price, which is fixed in writing after the 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.
Specification at a glance
- Supply-and-fit for purchase
- Light and ventilation through perforations
- Schedules for portfolios of empty units
- Fixing to brick, block, timber or uPVC frames
- Removal and making good at reoccupation
- Perforated steel window screens
Fitting in Galashiels and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting across Galashiels and the TD1 postcode district, and in nearby Hawick (14 miles), Kelso (15 miles) and Peebles.
The Borders are known for stone-built former mill towns such as Galashiels and Hawick and historic towns like Kelso and Peebles.
Typical places for this kind of grille include:
- Empty shops and offices
- Development sites before works
- Properties awaiting sale or probate
- Buildings between tenants
Things to decide before you order
Insurance
Unoccupied buildings often have insurer conditions; check them before the building is left.
Ventilation
Perforated screens help prevent damp in empty buildings.
Rules that apply 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
- Send sizes or use the quote tool
- Free survey at your Galashiels address
- Fixed price in writing
- Made to measure and fitted
Vacant property grilles and screens in Galashiels: questions
Do you cover Hawick as well as Galashiels?
Yes. As well as Galashiels, we can arrange surveys in nearby Hawick, Kelso and Peebles, and elsewhere in Scottish Borders.
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.
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 Galashiels
- Internal security grilles
- Roller security grilles
- Grille lock replacement and upgrades
- Door security gates
- Bi-folding security gates
- Patio and bifold door grilles
Ready for a price? Use the form or call 0800 088 6248.