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Steel Security Screens for Windows

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.

Block access to empty properties with Vacant Security Screens

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.

  • Installed fast with minimal damage
  • Deters intruders, vandals and squatters
  • Know that your property is safe
  • Helps meet insurance requirements

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Our Window Screens In The Field

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Who Are Our Security Screens For?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Key Benefits of Our Vacant Property Screens

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    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

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    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

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    Installing Your Screens

    Swap Temporary Timber Boards

    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.

    Are you experiencing the following problems?

    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

    You’ve got broken or open windows that need boarding up urgently


    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.

    You’re worried about fire risk or arson at an abandoned building


    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.

    You’ve already had a break-in and need to secure the site quickly, or prevent this from happening


    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.

    You’re concerned your vacant property is attracting unwanted attention


    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.

    You’re worried vandals or squatters will target the site now that it’s unoccupied


    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’.

    You’ve just completed an eviction or repossession and need to secure the site


    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.

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    What our customers say

    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.

    Why Clearway?

    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.

    Trusted by Major UK Landlords, Councils and Agents


    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.

    Fast Response, Zero Damage


    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.

    Anti-Intrusion Design That Works


    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.

    A Vacant Property Partner You Can Rely On


    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.

    rusted by Major UK Landlords, Councils and Agents


    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.

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    A note from our vacant property expert

    “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.”

    Gideon Reichental

    Vacant Propery Security Consultant

    Key features

    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.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Why use a metal security screen?


    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.

    How Long Do Window Security Screens Last?


    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.

    What Is the Benefit of Metal Security Screens Over Timber?


    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.

    Do window screens help deter burglars?


    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.

    Is it easy for a burglar to remove a security screen?


    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.

    Will a security screen installation damage the building?


    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.

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