Security glazing in Greater Manchester
We supply and fit security glazing in towns across Greater Manchester, including Manchester, Oldham and Wigan.
Greater Manchester mixes city-centre offices and converted mills with Victorian terraces in Salford, Oldham and Bolton, suburban high streets and large out-of-town retail parks.
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Towns covered in Greater Manchester
We can arrange surveys and fitting anywhere in Greater Manchester. Pick your town for local pages, or send your postcode with your enquiry.
Towns we cover in Greater Manchester
- Altrincham WA14
- Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4
- Ashton-under-Lyne OL7
- Atherton M46
- Bolton BL1
- Bury BL9
- Chadderton OL9
- Cheadle Hulme SK8
- Denton M34
- Droylsden M43
- Dukinfield SK16
- Eccles M30
- Failsworth M35
- Farnworth BL4
- Golborne WA3
- Hazel Grove SK7
- Heywood OL10
- Hindley WN2
- Hyde SK14
- Leigh WN7
- Manchester M1
- Middleton M24
- Oldham OL1
- Prestwich M25
- Radcliffe M26
- Rochdale OL16
- Royton OL2
- Saddleworth OL3
- Sale M33
- Salford M6
- Stalybridge SK15
- Stockport SK1
- Stretford M32
- Swinton M27
- Tyldesley M29
- Urmston M41
- Walkden M28
- Westhoughton BL5
- Whitefield M45
- Wigan WN1
Rules that apply in England
Glazing in workplaces
Regulation 14 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 requires windows and transparent surfaces in walls, partitions, doors and gates to be of safety material or protected against breakage where health or safety makes that necessary, and to be marked so people notice them. The employer or the person in control of the premises decides what is needed through their risk assessment.
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.
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 Greater Manchester: questions
Do you fit security glass across Greater Manchester?
We can arrange work anywhere in Greater Manchester, including Manchester, Oldham, Wigan, Bolton and Stockport, and in other towns across the area.
How much does security glass cost in Greater Manchester?
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 Greater Manchester?
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 replace glass in windows you did not fit?
Yes, in most uPVC, aluminium and timber frames, subject to the frame's condition.
Do you supply rated glass?
Yes. We supply glass tested to the stated class by its manufacturer and send the manufacturer's test evidence with your quote.
Security glazing in Greater Manchester
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