Anti-bandit glass in Plymouth

Anti-bandit glass in Plymouth: what will it cost?

As a guide, anti-bandit glass costs £450 to £2,995 plus VAT (£540 to £3,594 inc VAT) per pane. Because work in Plymouth is arranged individually, we confirm the full price, including any travel, in writing first.

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.

Options for anti-bandit glass in Plymouth

BS EN 356 classes P6B, P7B and P8B
Internal beads and anti-tamper fixings
Can be built into a sealed unit for thermal performance
Single panes for shopfronts, screens and doors
Manufacturer's test evidence supplied with your quote
Framing upgrades where existing frames are too light

Fitting in Plymouth

Surveys and fitting in Plymouth are arranged case by case because of travel and glass delivery. Tell us about the job and we will come back with options.

Devon spans Exeter's Georgian and post-war centre, Plymouth's rebuilt 1950s shopping streets and waterfront offices, and seaside towns where sea air is hard on window frames and seals.

Typical settings for anti-bandit glass:

Jewellers, watch dealers and pawnbrokers
Reception screens in higher-risk premises
Pharmacies with controlled drug storage
Phone, electronics and designer retailers

Getting the right glass for your building

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.

What the rules say in England

England

Listed buildings and conservation areas

In England, listed building consent from the council may be needed to replace historic glass such as crown or cylinder glass, or to alter glazing bars, sashes and frames. Historic England publishes guidance on traditional windows. Secondary glazing and window film are often easier to agree because they can be removed later, but the council's conservation officer makes the decision.

Glazing in workplaces

Regulation 14 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 requires windows and transparent surfaces in walls, partitions, doors and gates to be of safety material or protected against breakage where health or safety makes that necessary, and to be marked so people notice them. The employer or the person in control of the premises decides what is needed through their risk assessment.

How it works

Send sizes, photos and your postcode
We confirm what is possible and when
Fixed price in writing
Glass made, delivered and fitted

Anti-bandit glass in Plymouth: questions

Can you work in Plymouth?

Work in Plymouth is arranged individually because of travel. Send your postcode and details and we will confirm what is possible.

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.

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.

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.

Other glazing in Plymouth

Send sizes and photos with the form, or call 0800 088 6248.