How much does broken glass replacement cost in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles?
Guide prices for a replacement pane in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles are £174 to £714 including VAT (£145 to £595 plus VAT), including the glass. The visit charge, from £174 including VAT (£145 plus VAT), is confirmed before we attend and deducted from the price if you go ahead.
Broken glass replacement means clearing a cracked or smashed pane, measuring the opening and fitting new glass, which is often the right moment to upgrade to laminated security glass. It covers windows, doors, shopfronts and screens in homes and businesses.
What is included
- Temporary boarding where an installer is available
- Glass disposal included
- Like-for-like or laminated security upgrade
- Measuring and ordering of made-to-measure glass
- Written description of the work for insurance claims
- Loose and broken glass removed safely
Covering Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Work in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles is arranged individually because of travel, including in Kirkwall, Lerwick and Stornoway. Send your postcode and we will confirm what is possible.
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.
Common situations:
- Cracked panes from settlement or impact
- Shop windows cracked by vandalism
- Windows smashed in a break-in or attempt
- Glass damaged during building work
Towns in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
Getting the best result
Making safe first
If the opening cannot be left, temporary boarding protects the building while the new glass is made.
Check the frame
Break-ins often damage beads, hinges and locks too. We check and quote for those at the same time.
Rules that apply in Scotland
Fire-rated glass is different
Glass in fire doors and fire screens must be fire-rated glass tested within that system, under section 2 of the Building Standards technical handbooks and the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 for non-domestic premises. Security and laminated glass are not fire-rated unless the product is tested for it.
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
- Tell us what broke
- Book a visit
- Replacement glass agreed
- New pane fitted and sealed
Broken glass replacement in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles: questions
Which towns in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles do you cover?
Work across Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles is arranged individually because of travel and glass delivery, including in Kirkwall, Lerwick and Stornoway. Send your postcode and we will confirm what is possible.
Can you give me paperwork for my insurer?
Yes. We provide a written description of the damage, the work and the glass fitted, which you can send with your claim.
How quickly can broken glass be replaced?
The new glass has to be made to measure, so lead times depend on the type and size. Temporary boarding can be arranged where an installer is available; we do not promise a fixed response time.
What happens to the broken glass?
We remove and dispose of it safely as part of the job.
Other glazing in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles
- Kiosk and booth security glazing
- Display case security glass
- Toughened safety glass
- Patio and bifold door security glass
- Security glass for doors
- Security secondary glazing
Send a photo and we will come back with a price.