Security glazing in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Security glazing across Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles is arranged individually because of travel and glass delivery, including in Kirkwall, Lerwick and Stornoway.
The island groups have small stone-built towns such as Kirkwall, Lerwick and Stornoway and scattered rural properties, with exposed weather and ferry freight for every glass delivery.
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Towns covered in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
We can arrange surveys and fitting anywhere in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles; remote and island addresses are arranged individually. Pick your town for local pages, or send your postcode with your enquiry.
Towns we cover in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Rules that apply in Scotland
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.
Planning permission
Under the Scottish planning system the council decides whether a new or altered shopfront needs planning permission; changing the glass in an existing frame usually does not. Bollards or barriers in a road or footway need consent from the roads authority, which is normally the council.
Glazing in workplaces
Regulation 14 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 applies in Scotland. Windows and transparent surfaces in walls, partitions, doors and gates must be of safety material or protected against breakage where health or safety requires it, and marked so people see them. The duty holder's risk assessment decides where.
Security glazing in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles: questions
Do you fit security glass across Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles?
Work across Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles is arranged individually because of travel and glass delivery, including in Kirkwall, Lerwick and Stornoway. Send your postcode and we will confirm what is possible.
How much does security glass cost in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles?
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. Work here is arranged individually, and your fixed price is confirmed in writing.
Do I need permission to replace glass in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles?
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 before my glass is fitted?
Security glass is made to measure after the survey. We confirm the lead time with your quote.
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 Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Work in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles is arranged individually. Send sizes and photos for a guide price.