What is the price of anti-bandit glass in Kirkwall?
As a guide, anti-bandit glass costs £450 to £2,995 plus VAT (£540 to £3,594 inc VAT) per pane. Because work in Kirkwall 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 Kirkwall
- Multi-ply makeups with several thick interlayers
- Single panes for shopfronts, screens and doors
- Internal beads and anti-tamper fixings
- Manufacturer's test evidence supplied with your quote
- BS EN 356 classes P6B, P7B and P8B
- Can be built into a sealed unit for thermal performance
Fitting in Kirkwall
Surveys and fitting in Kirkwall are arranged case by case because of travel and glass delivery. Tell us about the job and we will come back with options.
The island groups have small stone-built towns such as Kirkwall, Lerwick and Stornoway and scattered rural properties, with exposed weather and ferry freight for every glass delivery.
This glazing suits:
- Jewellers, watch dealers and pawnbrokers
- Reception screens in higher-risk premises
- Pharmacies with controlled drug storage
- Phone, electronics and designer retailers
Questions we will ask at the survey
Clarity
Thick laminates look green at the edge and slightly tinted in the face. Low-iron glass keeps displays looking true.
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.
Building regulations and safety in Scotland
Listed buildings and conservation areas
Listed buildings in Scotland need listed building consent from the council for works affecting their character, which can include historic glass, glazing bars and sash windows. Historic Environment Scotland is consulted on some cases and publishes guidance on traditional windows. Conservation areas bring extra scrutiny of shopfronts and external changes.
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.
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 Kirkwall: questions
Can you work in Kirkwall?
Work in Kirkwall is arranged individually because of travel. Send your postcode and details and we will confirm what is possible.
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.
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.
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.
Other glazing in Kirkwall
- Bullet-resistant glass
- Shopfront security glass
- Security glass for doors
- Misted unit replacement with laminated glass
- Blast-resistant glazing
- Security glass for home windows
Send sizes and photos with the form, or call 0800 088 6248.