Security glazing in Bedfordshire
We supply and fit security glazing in towns across Bedfordshire, including Luton, Bedford and Dunstable.
Bedford's Victorian terraces and Luton's long shopping streets sit alongside 1960s to 1990s estates and newer uPVC-glazed developments around Leighton Buzzard and the M1 corridor.
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Each link shows prices, options and the rules that apply here.
Security glass types
For homes
For business
Towns covered in Bedfordshire
We can arrange surveys and fitting anywhere in Bedfordshire. Pick your town for local pages, or send your postcode with your enquiry.
Towns we cover in Bedfordshire
- Ampthill MK45
- Bedford MK40
- Dunstable LU6
- Leighton Buzzard LU7
- Luton LU1
Rules that apply in England
Planning permission
Changing the glass in an existing window or shopfront does not usually need planning permission, because the building looks much the same afterwards. A new or altered shopfront, or security features added to the outside of a building, may need planning permission from the council. Bollards or barriers on the pavement need the highway authority's consent, which is normally the council.
Security rules for new homes
Approved Document Q has applied to new homes in England since 1 October 2015. Easily accessible doors and windows, meaning any part within 2 m vertically of the ground or another accessible surface, should meet PAS 24 or an equivalent, and glazing in doors and in windows within 400 mm of a door should be laminated to at least BS EN 356 P1A. It does not apply when you change the glass in an existing home, although it is a sensible benchmark.
Listed buildings and conservation areas
In England, listed building consent from the council may be needed to replace historic glass such as crown or cylinder glass, or to alter glazing bars, sashes and frames. Historic England publishes guidance on traditional windows. Secondary glazing and window film are often easier to agree because they can be removed later, but the council's conservation officer makes the decision.
Security glazing in Bedfordshire: questions
Do you fit security glass across Bedfordshire?
We can arrange work anywhere in Bedfordshire, including Luton, Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard and Ampthill.
How much does security glass cost in Bedfordshire?
As a guide, laminated security glass costs £145 to £495 plus VAT (£174 to £594 inc VAT) per pane, anti-bandit glass £450 to £2,995 plus VAT (£540 to £3,594 inc VAT) per pane and security film £45 to £110 plus VAT (£54 to £132 inc VAT) per m², supplied and fitted. Fixed prices follow a free survey.
Do I need permission to replace glass in Bedfordshire?
Replacing glass in an existing frame is usually treated as a repair rather than notifiable building work, but new glass in a critical location (doors, side panels and low-level glazing) should be safety glass under Approved Document K. Listed buildings may need listed building consent. The rules section on this page has the detail.
Do you cover my area?
We cover England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Islands and remote areas are arranged individually.
How do I pay?
Payment terms are set out in your written quote before any work starts.
Security glazing in Bedfordshire
Free survey for new installations across Bedfordshire.