Anti-bandit glass in Basingstoke

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

Budget £450 to £2,995 plus VAT (£540 to £3,594 inc VAT) per pane for anti-bandit glass in Basingstoke, 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
Multi-ply makeups with several thick interlayers
Framing upgrades where existing frames are too light

Fitting in Basingstoke and nearby

We arrange surveys and fitting in Basingstoke and across the RG21 postcode district, as well as in nearby Fleet (11 miles) and Thatcham (12 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.

Hampshire covers the port-city shops and offices of Southampton and Portsmouth, Winchester's listed centre, and commuter estates around Basingstoke, Eastleigh and Fareham.

Typical settings for anti-bandit glass:

Reception screens in higher-risk premises
Cash offices and counting rooms
Phone, electronics and designer retailers
Jewellers, watch dealers and pawnbrokers

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

Planning permission

Changing the glass in an existing window or shopfront does not usually need planning permission, because the building looks much the same afterwards. A new or altered shopfront, or security features added to the outside of a building, may need planning permission from the council. Bollards or barriers on the pavement need the highway authority's consent, which is normally the council.

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.

How it works

Send sizes or use the quote tool
Free survey at your Basingstoke address
Fixed price in writing
Glass made, then fitted

Anti-bandit glass in Basingstoke: questions

Do you cover Fleet as well as Basingstoke?

Yes. As well as Basingstoke, we can arrange surveys in nearby Fleet, Thatcham and Yateley. 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.

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.

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