How much should I budget for anti-bandit glass in Swansea?
Typical prices for anti-bandit glass in Swansea are £450 to £2,995 plus VAT (£540 to £3,594 inc VAT) per pane, supplied and fitted. Use the quote tool for a guide figure, then we survey and confirm a fixed price.
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
- Single panes for shopfronts, screens and doors
- BS EN 356 classes P6B, P7B and P8B
- Can be built into a sealed unit for thermal performance
- Low-iron glass to keep thick panes clear
- Internal beads and anti-tamper fixings
- Manufacturer's test evidence supplied with your quote
Fitting in Swansea and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting across Swansea and the SA1 postcode district, and in nearby Gorseinon (5 miles), Port Talbot (7 miles) and Neath.
West Glamorgan centres on Swansea's city centre, SA1 waterfront offices and Victorian terraces, with the town centres of Neath and Port Talbot and Gower villages to the west.
Common uses:
- Pharmacies with controlled drug storage
- Reception screens in higher-risk premises
- Jewellers, watch dealers and pawnbrokers
- Cash offices and counting rooms
What to think about first
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.
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: Wales
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.
Insurer requirements
Insurers in Wales, as elsewhere, can set conditions for premises, stock and cash, sometimes naming a BS EN 356 class for shop or counter glass. Get the policy wording in writing before ordering. The insurer decides whether the glass meets it, and the glass manufacturer's test evidence comes with our quote.
How it works
- Send sizes or use the quote tool
- Free survey at your Swansea address
- Fixed price in writing
- Glass made, then fitted
Anti-bandit glass in Swansea: questions
Do you cover Gorseinon as well as Swansea?
Yes. As well as Swansea, we can arrange surveys in nearby Gorseinon, Port Talbot and Neath. Dates depend on installer availability.
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.
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.
Anti-bandit glass in nearby towns
Other glazing in Swansea
- Laminated roof and conservatory glass
- Security glass for home windows
- Toughened safety glass
- Counter and reception security screens
- Bullet-resistant glass
- Patio and bifold door security glass
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