Security glazing in Canary Wharf
From misted units to counter screens, security glazing in Canary Wharf is measured on site and specified for the risk.
Greater London has every kind of glazing, from Georgian sashes and Victorian bays in conservation areas to high-street shopfronts, office curtain walling and new-build flats.
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Prices, options and local details for Canary Wharf.
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Fitting in Canary Wharf
Whether you are in central Canary Wharf or at the edge of the E14 district, we can arrange a survey. Nearby Bow and Canning Town are covered too.
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Rules that apply in England
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.
Safety glass in critical locations
In England, section 5 of Approved Document K treats glazing in doors and in side panels within 300 mm of a door edge, from floor level up to 1,500 mm, and any other glazing below 800 mm, as a critical location. Glass there should break safely, be robust, or be guarded. Laminated or toughened glass meeting BS EN 12600 class 3 is the usual answer, rising to class 2 for door and side-panel panes wider than 900 mm.
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 glazing in Canary Wharf: questions
Do you fit security glass in Canary Wharf?
Yes. We can arrange surveys and fitting in Canary Wharf and the E14 area.
How much does security glass cost in Canary Wharf?
Our guide range for security glass for home windows in Canary Wharf is £162 to £474 including VAT (£135 to £395 plus VAT) per window, including fitting. The survey is free for new installations and your fixed price follows in writing.
Do you cover Bow as well as Canary Wharf?
Yes. As well as Canary Wharf, we can arrange surveys in nearby Bow, Canning Town and Greenwich. Dates depend on installer availability.
Where does glass have to be safety glass?
In critical locations: glass in doors and in side panels near doors up to 1,500 mm from the floor, and other glass below 800 mm. Each UK nation sets this out in its own building guidance.
My double glazing has misted. Can it be fixed?
The sealed unit needs replacing. The frame stays, and the new unit can include a laminated pane for security.
Security glazing in Canary Wharf
Free survey for new installations in Canary Wharf.