How much should I budget for anti-bandit glass in Belfast?
As a guide, allow £450 to £2,995 plus VAT (£540 to £3,594 inc VAT) per pane for anti-bandit glass in Belfast, supplied and fitted. Size, glass makeup, access and frame condition move the price, which is confirmed in writing after the free survey.
Anti-bandit glass is a heavy laminated glass built from several sheets and interlayers to resist a determined manual attack with tools. Under BS EN 356 it is classed P6B, P7B or P8B by how many hammer and axe strikes a machine needs to cut a 400 by 400 mm hole through it. The class belongs to the manufacturer's tested makeup, and their test evidence comes with your quote.
What you can specify
- Low-iron glass to keep thick panes clear
- Single panes for shopfronts, screens and doors
- Framing upgrades where existing frames are too light
- Multi-ply makeups with several thick interlayers
- Can be built into a sealed unit for thermal performance
- Manufacturer's test evidence supplied with your quote
Fitting in Belfast and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting across Belfast and the BT1 postcode district, and in nearby Newtownabbey (4 miles), Holywood (5 miles) and Lisburn.
County Antrim includes much of Belfast's Victorian commercial centre, Titanic Quarter offices and suburban high streets, plus Lisburn, Ballymena and the towns of the north coast.
Common uses:
- Cash offices and counting rooms
- Phone, electronics and designer retailers
- Pharmacies with controlled drug storage
- Jewellers, watch dealers and pawnbrokers
What to think about first
Weight and handling
Large anti-bandit panes can weigh several hundred kilograms. Fitting may need lifting equipment, extra installers and a planned slot outside trading hours.
P6B, P7B or P8B
P6B is the usual step up for high-value retail. P7B and P8B are chosen where a risk assessment or insurer points to a sustained, equipped attack.
Consents and safety: Northern Ireland
Insurer requirements
Insurers set their own conditions for premises, stock and cash in Northern Ireland, and may name a glazing class in the policy. Get the wording in writing before ordering. The insurer decides whether the glass meets it, and the glass manufacturer's test evidence comes with our quote.
Listed buildings and conservation areas
Listed buildings in Northern Ireland need listed building consent from the council for works affecting their character, which can include historic glass and sash windows. The Department for Communities' Historic Environment Division advises on these cases. Conservation areas bring extra scrutiny of shopfronts and external changes.
How it works
- Send sizes or use the quote tool
- Free survey at your Belfast address
- Fixed price in writing
- Glass made, then fitted
Anti-bandit glass in Belfast: questions
Do you cover Newtownabbey as well as Belfast?
Yes. As well as Belfast, we can arrange surveys in nearby Newtownabbey, Holywood and Lisburn. Dates depend on installer availability.
Does my insurer require anti-bandit glass?
Some insurers name a glass class for certain stock or cash limits. Send us the policy wording and we will quote to it. The insurer decides whether a product meets their conditions.
Can anti-bandit glass go into my existing shopfront?
Sometimes. Many older shopfront frames are too shallow or too light for thick glass. We check the rebate depth, bead strength and fixings, and price new framing if the existing frame would be the weak point.
What is the difference between anti-bandit and laminated glass?
All anti-bandit glass is laminated, but not all laminated glass is anti-bandit. The term is used for the P6B to P8B classes, which resist hammer and axe attack rather than just a dropped weight.
Anti-bandit glass in nearby towns
- Newtownabbey4 miles
- Holywood5 miles
- Lisburn8 miles
- Comber8 miles
- Newtownards9 miles
- Carrickfergus10 miles
Other glazing in Belfast
- Security glass for doors
- Patio and bifold door security glass
- Security glazed doors and screens
- Blast-resistant glazing
- Misted unit replacement with laminated glass
- Bullet-resistant glass
Ready for a price? Use the form or call 0800 088 6248.