Security glazing in Staffordshire
Security glazing across Staffordshire: laminated, anti-bandit, bullet-resistant and toughened glass, film and replacements in 11 towns.
Staffordshire mixes Stoke-on-Trent's Victorian pottery-town terraces with Lichfield's cathedral quarter, Burton's brewery streets and newer estates around Tamworth and Cannock.
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Towns covered in Staffordshire
We can arrange surveys and fitting anywhere in Staffordshire. Pick your town for local pages, or send your postcode with your enquiry.
Towns we cover in Staffordshire
- Burntwood WS7
- Burton upon Trent DE14
- Cannock WS11
- Kidsgrove ST7
- Lichfield WS13
- Longton ST3
- Newcastle-under-Lyme ST5
- Rugeley WS15
- Stafford ST16
- Stoke-on-Trent ST4
- Tamworth B79
Rules that apply in England
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 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.
Security glazing in Staffordshire: questions
Do you fit security glass across Staffordshire?
We can arrange work anywhere in Staffordshire, including Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Burton upon Trent, Cannock and Tamworth, and in other towns across the area.
How much does security glass cost in Staffordshire?
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 Staffordshire?
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.
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.
Does a listed building need consent to change glass?
It can. Historic glass is part of a listed building's character, so check with the council's conservation officer first.
Security glazing in Staffordshire
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