Security glazing in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Security glazing for homes, shops and offices across Edinburgh and the Lothians, priced in writing after a free survey.
Windows and shopfronts in Edinburgh's World Heritage centre are closely controlled, while Livingston, Musselburgh and the other Lothian towns have newer estates, offices and retail parks.
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Towns covered in Edinburgh and the Lothians
We can arrange surveys and fitting anywhere in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Pick your town for local pages, or send your postcode with your enquiry.
Towns we cover in Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Bathgate EH48
- Dalkeith EH22
- Edinburgh EH1
- Haddington EH41
- Livingston EH54
- Musselburgh EH21
- Penicuik EH26
Rules that apply in Scotland
Security rules for new homes
Standard 4.13 asks for doors and windows in new homes that are vulnerable to unlawful entry to be secure. Glazing that would let someone reach a lock from outside should be laminated or similarly robust, and easily accessible openable windows need a keyed lock or a keyless lock with laminated glass. It applies through the building warrant for new homes and conversions.
Listed buildings and conservation areas
Listed buildings in Scotland need listed building consent from the council for works affecting their character, which can include historic glass, glazing bars and sash windows. Historic Environment Scotland is consulted on some cases and publishes guidance on traditional windows. Conservation areas bring extra scrutiny of shopfronts and external changes.
Safety glass in critical locations
In Scotland, standard 4.8 of the Building Standards technical handbooks covers glazing at risk of human impact. Panes within 800 mm of floor level, in a door leaf, or within 300 mm of a door leaf and up to 1.5 m above the floor should resist impact in line with BS 6262-4, or be guarded. Laminated and toughened glass are the usual ways to meet it.
Security glazing in Edinburgh and the Lothians: questions
Do you fit security glass across Edinburgh and the Lothians?
We can arrange work anywhere in Edinburgh and the Lothians, including Edinburgh, Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate and Dalkeith, and in other towns across the area.
How much does security glass cost in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
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 Edinburgh and the Lothians?
Like-for-like glass replacement is usually treated as a repair. Glazing in critical locations should resist impact under Building Standard 4.8, and listed buildings may need listed building consent from the council. See the rules on this page.
How long does fitting take?
Most panes and sealed units take under an hour each once the glass arrives; a shopfront or large pane may take a day.
How much does security glass cost?
Laminated security glass usually costs £145 to £495 plus VAT (£174 to £594 inc VAT) per pane supplied and fitted, security double-glazed units £145 to £495 plus VAT (£174 to £594 inc VAT) per unit, and anti-bandit glass £450 to £2,995 plus VAT (£540 to £3,594 inc VAT) per pane. Security film costs £45 to £110 plus VAT (£54 to £132 inc VAT) per m². Your fixed price is confirmed in writing after a free survey.
Security glazing in Edinburgh and the Lothians
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