How much should I budget for anti-bandit glass in Swindon?
As a guide, allow £450 to £2,995 plus VAT (£540 to £3,594 inc VAT) per pane for anti-bandit glass in Swindon, supplied and fitted. Size, glass makeup, access and frame condition move the price, which is confirmed in writing after the free 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
- Multi-ply makeups with several thick interlayers
- BS EN 356 classes P6B, P7B and P8B
- Low-iron glass to keep thick panes clear
- Framing upgrades where existing frames are too light
- Manufacturer's test evidence supplied with your quote
- Can be built into a sealed unit for thermal performance
Fitting in Swindon and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting across Swindon and the SN1 postcode district, and in nearby Calne (13 miles), Cirencester (14 miles) and Chippenham.
Wiltshire combines Salisbury's medieval and Georgian centre, Swindon's modern town centre, offices and estates, and stone market towns such as Marlborough, Devizes and Bradford-on-Avon.
Common uses:
- Pharmacies with controlled drug storage
- Phone, electronics and designer retailers
- Jewellers, watch dealers and pawnbrokers
- Reception screens in higher-risk premises
What to think about first
Clarity
Thick laminates look green at the edge and slightly tinted in the face. Low-iron glass keeps displays looking true.
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: England
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.
Insurer requirements
Insurers set their own conditions for shops, offices, stock and cash, and some name a glazing class such as BS EN 356 P6B in the policy wording. Ask for that wording in writing before you order. The insurer decides whether the glass meets their policy; we provide the glass manufacturer's test evidence with the quote.
How it works
- Guide price online or by phone
- Survey in Swindon
- Accept the fixed quote
- Fitted by glaziers working under our contract
Anti-bandit glass in Swindon: questions
Do you cover Calne as well as Swindon?
Yes. As well as Swindon, we can arrange surveys in nearby Calne, Cirencester and Chippenham. Dates depend on installer availability.
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.
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.
Anti-bandit glass in nearby towns
Other glazing in Swindon
- Security window film
- Commercial reglazing
- Security glass for doors
- Laminated security glass
- Anti-ram-raid glazing
- Laminated roof and conservatory glass
Tell us about the glazing and we will come back with a guide price.