Vacant property grilles and screens in Ewell: what will it cost?
Budget £145 to £395 plus VAT (£174 to £474 inc VAT) per opening for vacant property grilles and screens in Ewell, 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
- Removal and making good at reoccupation
- Fixing to brick, block, timber or uPVC frames
- Perforated steel window screens
- Light and ventilation through perforations
- Schedules for portfolios of empty units
- Anti-tamper fixings
Fitting in Ewell and nearby
Whether you are in central Ewell or at the edge of the KT17 district, we can arrange a survey. Nearby Epsom and Sutton are covered too.
Surrey is mostly suburban and commuter housing, from interwar semis to large detached homes, with busy town centres such as Guildford and Woking.
Common openings for vacant property grilles and screens:
- Buildings between tenants
- Empty shops and offices
- Properties awaiting sale or probate
- Development sites before works
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.
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 Ewell
- Accept the fixed quote
- Installation by installers working under our contract
Vacant property grilles and screens in Ewell: questions
Do you cover Epsom as well as Ewell?
Yes. As well as Ewell, we can arrange surveys in nearby Epsom, Sutton and Banstead, and elsewhere in Surrey.
Can you secure several empty properties?
Yes. Send the list of addresses and openings and we will price it as a schedule.
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.
Vacant property grilles and screens in nearby towns
Other grilles in Ewell
- LPS 1175 certified security grilles
- Removable security grilles
- Patio and bifold door grilles
- Retractable security grilles
- Hinged security gates
- Security grille servicing
Tell us about your steel screen and we will come back with a guide price.