How much should I budget for anti-bandit glass in Edinburgh?
Our guide range for anti-bandit glass in Edinburgh is £450 to £2,995 plus VAT (£540 to £3,594 inc VAT) per pane, including fitting. The survey is free for new installations and your fixed price follows in writing.
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 Edinburgh
- Single panes for shopfronts, screens and doors
- Low-iron glass to keep thick panes clear
- BS EN 356 classes P6B, P7B and P8B
- Can be built into a sealed unit for thermal performance
- Manufacturer's test evidence supplied with your quote
- Internal beads and anti-tamper fixings
Fitting in Edinburgh and nearby
We can arrange anti-bandit glass across Edinburgh, the main centre for Edinburgh and the Lothians, and in nearby towns including Musselburgh, Dalkeith and Penicuik.
Windows and shopfronts in Edinburgh's World Heritage centre are closely controlled, while Livingston, Musselburgh and the other Lothian towns have newer estates, offices and retail parks.
Common uses:
- Phone, electronics and designer retailers
- Jewellers, watch dealers and pawnbrokers
- Pharmacies with controlled drug storage
- Cash offices and counting rooms
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: Scotland
Insurer requirements
Insurers set their own conditions for Scottish premises, stock and cash, and may name a glazing class such as BS EN 356 P6B. Get the wording in writing before you order. The insurer decides whether the glass meets their policy; we supply the manufacturer's test evidence with the quote.
Glazing in workplaces
Regulation 14 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 applies in Scotland. 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 people see them. The duty holder's risk assessment decides where.
How it works
- Postcode and a few photos
- On-site survey
- Fixed written price and lead time
- Fit, check and explain
Anti-bandit glass in Edinburgh: questions
Which areas near Edinburgh do you cover?
We can arrange work in Edinburgh and in nearby Musselburgh (6 miles), Dalkeith (6 miles) and Penicuik (8 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
Is anti-bandit glass the same as bullet-resistant glass?
No. Anti-bandit glass is tested against manual attack under BS EN 356. Bullet-resistant glass is tested against firearms under BS EN 1063, and is thicker and heavier again.
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.
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.
Anti-bandit glass in nearby towns
- Musselburgh6 miles
- Dalkeith6 miles
- Penicuik8 miles
- Kirkcaldy11 miles
- Dunfermline13 miles
- Livingston13 miles
Other glazing in Edinburgh
- Display case security glass
- Misted unit replacement with laminated glass
- Broken glass replacement
- Security double-glazed units
- Counter and reception security screens
- Security secondary glazing
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.
