Security glazing in Reading
Security glazing for Reading, Berkshire: choose a glass type below for prices and options, or ask for a guide price.
Berkshire pairs the glass-fronted offices of Reading, Slough and Bracknell with Victorian and Edwardian housing and listed riverside buildings in Windsor and Eton.
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Prices, options and local details for Reading.
Security glass types
For homes
For business
Fitting in Reading
Surveys in Reading (RG1) are booked around installer availability, as they are in nearby Wokingham (7 miles) and Crowthorne (10 miles).
Nearby towns
- Wokingham7 miles
- Crowthorne10 miles
- Yateley10 miles
- Bracknell10 miles
- Sandhurst11 miles
- Maidenhead12 miles
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 Reading: questions
Do you fit security glass in Reading?
Yes. We can arrange surveys and fitting in Reading and the RG1 area.
How much does security glass cost in Reading?
Budget £162 to £474 including VAT (£135 to £395 plus VAT) per window for security glass for home windows in Reading, supplied and fitted. Larger panes, thicker makeups and difficult access cost more; the price is fixed in writing after the survey.
Can you survey in Reading and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in Reading, Wokingham and Crowthorne are booked around installer availability.
Do your prices include VAT?
Prices for homes are shown including VAT, with the ex-VAT figure alongside; prices for business services are shown excluding VAT. The prices page shows both.
Can you work outside business hours?
Early or late slots can usually be arranged for shops and offices, subject to the installer's schedule.
Security glazing in Reading
Free survey for new installations in Reading.