Anti-ram-raid glazing in Godalming: what will it cost?
Budget £1,495 to £6,995 plus VAT (£1,794 to £8,394 inc VAT) per shopfront for anti-ram-raid glazing in Godalming, supplied and fitted. Larger panes, thicker makeups and difficult access cost more; the price is fixed in writing after the survey.
Anti-ram-raid glazing is heavy laminated or anti-bandit glass fitted in strengthened, deeply rebated frames so that, if a vehicle or heavy tool hits the shopfront, the opening is not simply cleared. Glass and frames delay entry; stopping the vehicle itself needs bollards, posts or barriers in front of the shop.
Glass and fitting options
- Manufacturer's test evidence supplied with your quote
- Stallriser and threshold strengthening
- Night-time stock layout advice
- Fixings designed back to the structure
- Advice on bollards and barriers, priced separately
- Deep glazing rebates and bonded or mechanical glass retention
Fitting in Godalming and nearby
From the GU7 district we also cover Guildford (4 miles) and Aldershot (8 miles). Survey dates depend on installer availability.
Surrey's commuter towns such as Guildford, Woking and Epsom mix Victorian and inter-war houses with modern glazed offices, while Farnham and Godalming have extensive conservation areas.
Typical settings for anti-ram-raid glazing:
- Convenience stores with cash machines inside
- Shops on corners or with open forecourts
- Phone, electronics and tobacco retailers
- Jewellers and pawnbrokers
Getting the right glass for your building
New frame or upgraded frame
Existing shopfront frames are rarely strong enough. Strengthened or new framing is usually part of the job.
Insurer requirements
Insurers often set conditions after a raid. Get their wording before ordering so the scheme meets it.
What the rules say in 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.
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
- Tell us about the glazing
- Survey, measuring and frame check
- Written quote naming the glass
- Fitting and handover
Anti-ram-raid glazing in Godalming: questions
Can you survey in Godalming and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in Godalming, Guildford and Aldershot are booked around installer availability.
Can glass stop a ram raid?
No. Glass cannot stop a vehicle. Strong laminated glass in a strengthened frame delays entry after impact; bollards or barriers are what stop the vehicle reaching the glass.
Should I move stock away from the window?
Yes. Keeping high-value stock away from the glass at night reduces the reward and complements the physical measures.
What glass is used against ram raids?
Usually anti-bandit laminated glass in the P6B to P8B classes, held in deep-rebate, reinforced framing so the pane does not fall out when the frame is struck.
Anti-ram-raid glazing in nearby towns
Other glazing in Godalming
- Patio and bifold door security glass
- Misted unit replacement with laminated glass
- Security double-glazed units
- Bullet-resistant glass
- Laminated roof and conservatory glass
- Blast-resistant glazing
Get a guide price now and book your free survey in Godalming.