How much should I budget for anti-bandit glass in Caernarfon?
Budget £450 to £2,995 plus VAT (£540 to £3,594 inc VAT) per pane for anti-bandit glass in Caernarfon, supplied and fitted. Larger panes, thicker makeups and difficult access cost more; the price is fixed in writing after the 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
- BS EN 356 classes P6B, P7B and P8B
- Internal beads and anti-tamper fixings
- Low-iron glass to keep thick panes clear
- 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
Fitting in Caernarfon and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting in Caernarfon and across the LL55 postcode district, as well as in nearby Bangor (9 miles) and Pwllheli (18 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
Gwynedd covers slate-built towns such as Bangor, Caernarfon and Porthmadog, Anglesey's Holyhead and Llangefni, and coastal holiday properties exposed to Irish Sea weather.
Common uses:
- Cash offices and counting rooms
- Pharmacies with controlled drug storage
- Phone, electronics and designer retailers
- 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.
Glass alone or glass and frame
The class only means something if the frame, beads and fixings hold the glass for as long as the glass resists. We will tell you if the frame needs replacing.
Consents and safety: Wales
Planning permission
In Wales the local planning authority decides whether a new or altered shopfront needs planning permission. Replacing glass in an existing frame usually does not, because the outside of the building looks much the same. Bollards or barriers on the pavement need consent from the highway authority, normally the council.
Glazing in workplaces
Regulation 14 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 applies in Wales. 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 they are apparent. The employer's risk assessment decides where that applies.
How it works
- Send sizes or use the quote tool
- Free survey at your Caernarfon address
- Fixed price in writing
- Glass made, then fitted
Anti-bandit glass in Caernarfon: questions
Do you cover Bangor as well as Caernarfon?
Yes. As well as Caernarfon, we can arrange surveys in nearby Bangor, Pwllheli and Holyhead. 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.
How thick is anti-bandit glass?
It depends on the manufacturer's makeup for each class. P6B is often around 11.5 mm and P8B commonly 20 mm or more. We quote the tested makeup for the class you need.
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.
Anti-bandit glass in nearby towns
Other glazing in Caernarfon
- Misted unit replacement with laminated glass
- Commercial reglazing
- Blast-resistant glazing
- Security glass for home windows
- Counter and reception security screens
- Patio and bifold door security glass
Ready for a price? Use the form or call 0800 088 6248.