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Clearway installs steel security screens that cover windows and doors to prevent unauthorised entry, deter vandalism, and protect vacant properties.
Crime statistics show that the majority of intruders enter through unsecured windows or doors.
Our metal window screens for vacant properties are designed to stop intruders in their tracks, creating a strong physical and visual barrier.
With Clearway, you don’t just secure an empty building; you gain peace of mind, knowing your property is protected, resilient, and under control.


Steel security screens are protective barriers made from perforated steel, fitted over windows and doors to prevent unauthorised entry, deter vandalism, and protect vacant properties.
Statistics show that most break-ins happen through unsecured doors and windows, but you don’t have to be another statistic.
Vacant property screens are steel security panels installed over windows and doors to prevent break-ins, vandalism, arson, and squatting to protect your building from damage.
Strong, visible, and professionally fitted, these screens don’t just block entry; they offer peace of mind.
Whether you’re a landlord, property manager, or local authority, they’re a simple way to take control and keep your property secure.


Need Your Windows covered ASAP after a break in? We can arrange for emergency screen installation.
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Metal security screens have a broad scope of applications. They are used on vacant properties and premises exposed to increased risk to prevent criminal damage, thefts and vandalism, creating a far stronger, tamper-proof shield than conventional timber.



Vacant Properties
Vacant Properties
Vacant property screens prevent break-ins, vandalism, and arson in empty buildings. They create a visible, physical barrier that keeps assets protected while unoccupied and preserves the property’s value until it’s needed again.

Shops and Retail Units
Shops and retail units
Vacant property screens help protect retail units from civil disturbances, smashed windows, and opportunistic break-ins. They’re especially useful in busy areas or during events where footfall and risk are high. Read more about our retail security services.

Leisure Facilities
Leisure Facilities
Metal screens stop unauthorised access to pubs, gyms, and leisure venues that have closed or changed ownership. They reduce damage, liability, and downtime during periods of transition or renovation. Read more about our leisure security solutions.

Housing Associations
Housing Associations
Vacant property screens help housing providers prevent squatting, vandalism, or arson in void units. Properties awaiting re-letting or disposal benefit from blocking up windows and doors during the changeover period. Read more about our housing association support.

Construction Sites
Construction Sites
Security screens secure part-completed buildings where the windows are not currently installed, or properties awaiting handover. They help reduce theft, forced entry, and delays during out-of-hours or inactive phases. Read more about our construction site security.

Hotels and Hospitality
Hotels and Hospitality
Vacant property screens are ideal for disused hotels, guesthouses, or venues awaiting redevelopment. They deter squatters, trespassers, and vandalism while the building is left empty or pending sale. Read more about our hospitality security services. Read more about our hospitality security services.


The metal security screen deters intruders, reduces the risk of vandalism, maintains natural light and airflow, and offers long-lasting, low-maintenance protection for your property.



Stops Intruders at First Glance
The strong, visible design deters criminals instantly, giving you confidence that your property is no easy target.
Makes Your Property Feel Impenetrable
Steel screens form a solid physical barrier, giving you peace of mind that your windows and doors are secure.
Reassurance That It Stays Put
Secured with anti-tamper screws, you’ll feel safe knowing no one can simply unscrew or remove the protection.
Secure, But Still Breathes
Perforated screens allow in light and airflow, so the property feels protected, not boarded up, forgotten and getting damp.
Protection Without Damage
You won’t need to worry about repairs later, screens are installed with care, leaving existing glass and frames intact.
Feel Safer from Fire Risks
Built to resist arson, so you can feel protected even when the site is empty and out of sight.
Meet insurance requirements
Feel confident knowing your site is protected to insurer standards, reducing risk, hassle, and potential claim issues.
Get time to think
You’re protecting its condition, deterring damage, and maintaining its value, giving you space to focus on what’s next, without additional stress or costs..
Ordering Your Screens

Here’s how we create your screens.
It’s important to know what you’re getting from us and how it benefits your site. Here’s a brief overview of the ordering process.
Site visit & expert advice
Our expert installation technicians can organise a site visit to measure up and advise on the best types of metal security screens for your property, including high-value sites or those with specialist glazing.
Off-site prefabrication for speed
Prefabricated screens are cut to the exact size required off-site, making the installation process quick, clean, and efficient.
On-site cutting for complex openings
Where needed, Clearway can hand-cut individual sheet steel on-site to fit awkward or non-standard openings, offering full flexibility for any building layout.
High-security, fixed-fit installation
Screens are fitted without any opening mechanism and can only be removed with professional equipment, resistant even to hacksaw attempts and forced intrusion.
Installation

How does our screen installation work?
How do we install our security screens?
Clearway installation teams work quickly and efficiently, swapping temporary timber boards for metal security screens, designed to withstand intrusions.
Use Rapid, Non-Damaging Techniques
Our rapid installation techniques allow screens to be fitted in minimal time without damaging your property, including glazing, brickwork and existing window frames.
Install Screens Flush to Walls
Metal screens are installed in line with walls, leaving no gaps or openings, preventing the screen from being able to be forcibly levered.
Fit Bespoke Screens with Anti-Vandal Fixings
Our customised screens can be designed as required, with bespoke fabrications secured by anti-vandalism screws to ensure criminals or squatters cannot remove the screen with tools.


Whether your property’s recently become vacant or has been empty for some time, we’re here to make sure it stays protected and compliant. From break-ins and vandalism to fire risks and unauthorised access, our screens are built to address the following common issues amongst our clients
Maybe it’s due to a break-in or storm damage, but the windows are exposed, and with every hour that passes the risk grows. You need professional boarding that’s more secure than timber and ready to go now.
Vacant properties can quickly become targets for deliberate fire-setting or accidental damage. Without protection, even a small fire can cause major loss. You’re looking for a solution that reduces fire risk and helps you sleep easier at night.
Whether it’s happened already or you’re trying to stop it before it does, the thought of intruders returning keeps you on edge. You need fast, effective window security that makes your building feel protected again.
An empty building can quickly become a magnet for thieves, squatters, vandals, or even curious trespassers. You want the property to look and feel visibly secure and no longer present an easy target.
Empty buildings can go from vacant to damaged or occupied in days. You want to stop that spiral before it starts with a visible, physical barrier that says ‘this site is protected’.
Emotions may be running high, and the property is now vulnerable. You need to move quickly to prevent retaliation, re-entry, or further damage before you take your next steps.
From vandalism and fly-tipping to fire damage and insurance complications, the risks are real, and they can leave you feeling exposed. That’s why having the right security screens in place isn’t just a precaution, it’s reassurance you can feel and protection you can trust.



Jeffrey Balakrishnan
July 2025
Efficiency, clear communication, and solution-focuse
I want to extend my sincere appreciation to Ellie Crisp from Fastway for her outstanding support in resolving a travellers-related issue at one of our sites. From the very beginning, Ellie handled the situation with remarkable efficiency, clear communication, and solution-focused approach.
Katie Oliva
Feb 2025
Another great install
Another great install from the team local to me in Leeds. Special shout out to Rio who always delivers a professional service, regardless of the conditions or weather. Definitely recommend Clearway!
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Feb 2025
Securing Unwanted Entries
We work with Phil Stopford in Hoe Street project in Walthamstow. Phil helped us to secure building for unwanted entries and fire safety. Definitely recommended.
Clearway supports diverse sectors requiring rapid security deployment. Our clients include construction companies, property developers, event organisers, and facility managers who need reliable surveillance solutions. We’re trusted by:


When a building is left empty, it doesn’t take long for it to become a target. From break-ins and vandalism to arson and squatting, the risks are real. That’s why you need more than just physical barriers. You need a partner with experience, speed, and total peace of mind. Clearway are trusted to deliver exactly that.
We’ve secured thousands of vacant properties across the UK, from city-centre retail units to remote residential blocks and repossessed sites. Housing associations, estate managers, local authorities and asset recovery teams all rely on our vacant property services to protect buildings during transition, dispute or disposal.
Whether it’s a planned handover or an emergency call-out, we respond fast. Our expert engineers can install metal window screens with minimal or no damage to existing frames, securing the site without delay. With prefabricated and on-site cutting options, we’re equipped for every layout and urgency.
Our steel security screens are tamper-proof, fixed with anti-vandal fixings, and designed to resist forced entry, arson and even removal attempts. They provide visible deterrence while still allowing ventilation and natural light, maintaining the building’s condition while reducing risk.
From measuring up and advising on the best fit, to fast installation and future removal, we manage the whole process. With decades of vacant property expertise, in-house teams, and international coverage, we deliver protection you can trust and reassurance you can feel.
We’ve secured thousands of vacant properties across the UK, from city-centre retail units to remote residential blocks and repossessed sites. Housing associations, estate managers, local authorities and asset recovery teams all rely on our vacant property services to protect buildings during transition, dispute or disposal.





Our Vacant Property Security consultant Gideon, explains how to prevent problems before they arise.
“We know that leaving vacant properties unsecured can keep you up at night. Securing a vacant property isn’t just about locking the door, it’s about sending a clear message that the site is protected and monitored. The right screens and steel doors don’t just prevent access; they prevent problems before they start.”




The metal security screen combines high-strength steel, tamper-resistant fittings, and ventilation-friendly perforations to provide robust protection without compromising airflow or visibility.




Commercial grade resilience
Commercial-grade metal security screens are manufactured at specific thickness grades to ensure each screen is extremely resilient and cannot be removed, tampered with or damaged.
Full coverage of window frame
Screens are designed to completely cover the window and its frame, with no gaps or pry points. This prevents intruders from levering or removing the screen by force.
Hand-Cut for Complex Shapes
Where prefabricated units aren’t suitable, heavy-duty galvanised sheets are cut on site to precisely match irregular or non-standard openings, ensuring a snug, secure fit.
Tamper-proof bolts
Standard hex bolts are unsuitable since criminals can remove them with common tools, so we only use professional anti-tamper fixings that require commercial equipment to remove them.
Internal Steel Frame Mounting
Prefabricated screens are fixed to a robust internal steel frame, allowing secure installation without damaging the existing window frames or building fabric.
Damage Free
Our expert team fits the security screens to an internal frame, meaning no damage to brickwork, frames or other building elements as part of the install.
Arson Resistant
Our security screens are made of galvanised steel and are arson resistant, helping to protect the inside of your premises from attack.
Ventilation-friendly
Perforated window covers allow for adequate ventilation and light without compromising security.
Adverse weather resistant
Weather resistant to protect any property during extreme weather conditions, particularly those exposed to sea fronts.












Learn more about our metal security screens.
Metal screens are made from high tensile strength metals, often steel, with screw clamp systems that secure the perforated metal with the frame. The outcome is an incredibly strong security solution that facilitates airflow and natural light yet cannot be removed without the correct tools.
Quality metal security screens often last around a decade, although you can hire them for short-term periods or until a property vacancy ends.
Much depends on exposure, but the primary reason a steel security screen requires replacement is the natural movement and settling of the property structure and walls.
Timber boarding is commonly used where windows have been smashed and prevent any accidents from occurring. However, once a property has been exposed to criminal activity, the potential for future incidents increases.
Wooden boards can be used as a short-term health and safety measure, but if the glazing cannot be repaired or replaced quickly, the risk is that the boards can be removed with simple tools and expose the property to further damage, theft or squatters.
Window screens effectively deter burglars by adding an additional layer of protection that makes it more difficult and time-consuming for intruders to gain entry, often discouraging them from attempting a break-in in the first place.
Burglars will find it challenging to remove our security screens, which are designed with robust fittings and materials to resist tampering and forced entry attempts effectively. Security screens combined with other security measures, such as alarm systems or CCTV surveillance can help maximise the security of your premises.
No if the screen is installed correctly. Installation of the screen very unlikely to damage the building significantly, as they are designed to be installed without causing structural harm. Proper installation methods ensure that our screens enhance security without compromising the integrity of the building.




Clearway’s suite of empty property security services covers everything from steel security doors and screens to alarms, CCTV towers, inspections, and property maintenance, ensuring comprehensive protection for vacant sites.



Clearway is a national security company, delivering the highest standards of security across the UK's cities and rural areas alike.
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