How much does security glass cost in the UK?

What does each type of security glass cost?

These are our guide ranges for supply and fitting. They help with budgeting; your fixed price comes in writing after a free survey for new installations.

• Laminated security glass: £145 to £495 plus VAT (£174 to £594 inc VAT) per pane
• Toughened safety glass: £95 to £345 plus VAT (£114 to £414 inc VAT) per pane
• Security double-glazed units: £145 to £495 plus VAT (£174 to £594 inc VAT) per unit
• Security window film: £45 to £110 plus VAT (£54 to £132 inc VAT) per m², with a minimum job charge of £295 plus VAT (£354 inc VAT)
• Anti-bandit glass: £450 to £2,995 plus VAT (£540 to £3,594 inc VAT) per pane
• Shopfront security glass: £595 to £2,995 plus VAT (£714 to £3,594 inc VAT) per pane
• Bullet-resistant glass: £995 to £2,995 plus VAT (£1,194 to £3,594 inc VAT) per m²
• Blast-resistant glazing: £450 to £1,495 plus VAT (£540 to £1,794 inc VAT) per m²
• Security secondary glazing: £495 to £1,495 plus VAT (£594 to £1,794 inc VAT) per window
• Counter and reception security screens: £1,295 to £6,995 plus VAT (£1,554 to £8,394 inc VAT) per counter

Why does a higher rating cost more?

Resistance comes from more glass and more interlayer. A P2A laminate for a home window is roughly 6.8 mm thick; an anti-bandit pane rated P6B or above has several interlayers and is far heavier. Bullet-resistant glass is thicker again and is sold by the square metre because the weight and processing climb steeply with size.

Heavier glass also changes how it is fitted. Large or thick panes may need two or more glaziers, a vacuum lifter or a boom lift, and frames that can carry the weight. Those costs are itemised in the written quote, so you see them before you commit.

What else changes the price?

• Pane size and shape: big, curved or out-of-square panes cost more to make and handle
• Access: upper floors, busy pavements and shopping centres can need lifting equipment or out-of-hours work
• The frame: shallow rebates or worn beads may need adapting before thicker glass will fit
• Processing: toughened panes must be made to exact size because they cannot be cut afterwards
• Quantity: one visit for several panes costs less per pane than several separate visits

Is it cheaper to change the glass than the whole window?

Usually, yes. If the frames are sound, swapping the existing pane or sealed unit for a laminated one costs a fraction of new windows and leaves the frame, hinges and locks as they are. If the frame is rotten, warped or poorly locked, a stronger pane will not help much, and we will say so at the survey.

What does replacing broken glass cost?

Broken glass replacement usually costs £145 to £595 plus VAT (£174 to £714 inc VAT) per pane, depending on size and type, plus a visit charge from £145 plus VAT (£174 inc VAT) that is deducted from the price if you go ahead. Both are confirmed before we attend, and the replacement glass is agreed before it is ordered.

How do I get a fixed price?

Use the guide price tool or send the pane sizes, the glass you have now and a few photos. We give a guide figure where we can, arrange a free survey for new installations and confirm a fixed price in writing before anything is made.

Sources

• BS EN 356:2000 Glass in building. Security glazing. Resistance against manual attack (BSI)
• Do I need Building Regulations approval to change my windows? (Warwick District Council)

This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules differ between England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland; check with your council, building control or insurer where it matters.

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