Security glazing in Cardiff
Security and safety glass for Cardiff homes, shops and offices, with a free survey and a fixed written price.
South Glamorgan covers Cardiff's city-centre arcades, offices and Bay waterfront, Victorian terraces in Canton and Roath, and the coastal towns of Barry and Penarth.
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Prices, options and local details for Cardiff.
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Fitting in Cardiff
We arrange surveys and fitting across Cardiff and the CF10 postcode district, and in nearby Penarth (3 miles), Caerphilly (7 miles) and Barry.
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Rules that apply in Wales
Safety glass in critical locations
In Wales, safety glazing is covered by Approved Document N (glazing) under the Welsh Building Regulations rather than Approved Document K. Glass in doors up to 1,500 mm above the floor, in panes within 300 mm of a door up to 1,500 mm, and in other glazing below 800 mm should be safety glass or protected. Laminated and toughened glass are the usual choices.
Glazing in workplaces
Regulation 14 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 applies in Wales. 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 they are apparent. The employer's risk assessment decides where that applies.
Planning permission
In Wales the local planning authority decides whether a new or altered shopfront needs planning permission. Replacing glass in an existing frame usually does not, because the outside of the building looks much the same. Bollards or barriers on the pavement need consent from the highway authority, normally the council.
Security glazing in Cardiff: questions
Do you fit security glass in Cardiff?
Yes. We can arrange surveys and fitting in Cardiff and the CF10 area.
How much does security glass cost in Cardiff?
As a guide, allow £162 to £474 including VAT (£135 to £395 plus VAT) per window for security glass for home windows in Cardiff, supplied and fitted. Size, glass makeup, access and frame condition move the price, which is confirmed in writing after the free survey.
Do you cover Penarth as well as Cardiff?
Yes. As well as Cardiff, we can arrange surveys in nearby Penarth, Caerphilly and Barry. Dates depend on installer availability.
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.
Which security rating do I need?
Homes usually need P1A to P2A under BS EN 356, shops P4A to P6B, and high-value premises P6B to P8B. Your insurer may set the level.
Security glazing in Cardiff
Free survey for new installations in Cardiff.