Security glazing in Hemel Hempstead
Security and safety glass for Hemel Hempstead homes, shops and offices, with a free survey and a fixed written price.
Hertfordshire includes the historic centres of St Albans and Hertford, post-war new towns such as Stevenage and Hatfield, and Watford's shops and office parks along the M1.
Get your free quote
Tell us about the glass. We reply with a guide price and arrange a free survey.
Choose a glass type for Hemel Hempstead
Prices, options and local details for Hemel Hempstead.
Security glass types
For homes
For business
Fitting in Hemel Hempstead
From the HP3 district we also cover Berkhamsted (5 miles) and St Albans (5 miles). Survey dates depend on installer availability.
Nearby towns
Rules that apply in England
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.
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.
Replacing glass in an existing frame
Replacing only the glass or sealed unit in an existing frame is generally treated as a repair in England rather than notifiable building work. Replacing a whole window or door is notifiable and is normally certified through a competent person scheme or approved by building control. Either way, new glass in a critical location should still be safety glass.
Security glazing in Hemel Hempstead: questions
Do you fit security glass in Hemel Hempstead?
Yes. We can arrange surveys and fitting in Hemel Hempstead and the HP3 area.
How much does security glass cost in Hemel Hempstead?
Expect £162 to £474 including VAT (£135 to £395 plus VAT) per window for security glass for home windows in Hemel Hempstead. The written quote names the glass makeup, the price and the lead time before you commit.
Can you survey in Hemel Hempstead and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted and St Albans are booked around installer availability.
Can you board up a broken window?
We can arrange boarding where an installer is available, but cannot promise a set response time.
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.
Security glazing in Hemel Hempstead
Free survey for new installations in Hemel Hempstead.