How much should I budget for vacant property grilles and screens in Birmingham?
Budget £145 to £395 plus VAT (£174 to £474 inc VAT) per opening for vacant property grilles and screens in Birmingham, 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.
Options for vacant property grilles and screens in Birmingham
- Removal and making good at reoccupation
- Light and ventilation through perforations
- Schedules for portfolios of empty units
- Perforated steel window screens
- Fixing to brick, block, timber or uPVC frames
- Supply-and-fit for purchase
Fitting in Birmingham and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting across Birmingham and the B1 postcode district, and in nearby Smethwick (3 miles), West Bromwich (5 miles) and Shirley.
The West Midlands is dominated by red-brick terraces and interwar semis, with dense high streets and a large stock of industrial and trade units.
Where vacant property grilles and screens are most often used:
- Buildings between tenants
- Empty shops and offices
- Properties awaiting sale or probate
- Development sites before works
What to think about first
Ventilation
Perforated screens help prevent damp in empty buildings.
Insurance
Unoccupied buildings often have insurer conditions; check them before the building is left.
Consents and safety: 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
- Postcode and a few photos
- On-site survey
- Fixed written price
- Fit, test and explain
Vacant property grilles and screens in Birmingham: questions
Do you cover Smethwick as well as Birmingham?
Yes. As well as Birmingham, we can arrange surveys in nearby Smethwick, West Bromwich and Shirley, and elsewhere in West Midlands.
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.
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
- Smethwick3 miles
- West Bromwich5 miles
- Shirley6 miles
- Halesowen7 miles
- Solihull7 miles
- Sutton Coldfield7 miles
Other grilles in Birmingham
- Hinged security gates
- Retractable security grilles
- Bespoke security grilles
- Escape window grilles (quick release)
- Front door security gates
- Roller security grilles
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.