How much should I budget for bullet-resistant glass in Camborne?
Expect £995 to £2,995 plus VAT (£1,194 to £3,594 inc VAT) per m² for bullet-resistant glass in Camborne. The written quote names the glass makeup, the price and the lead time before you commit.
Bullet-resistant glass is a thick laminated composite of glass, interlayers and often polycarbonate that is tested to stop specific firearms under BS EN 1063. The class, from BR1 to BR7 plus the shotgun classes SG1 and SG2, describes the weapon and ammunition the glass has been shown to stop. Ratings belong to the manufacturer's tested product, and their test evidence comes with your quote.
Choices you can make
- Glass-clad polycarbonate options to save weight
- Speech panels and deal trays that keep the protection continuous
- Matching rated frames, joints and transaction trays
- BS EN 1063 classes BR1 to BR7 and SG1 or SG2
- Built to the specification from your risk assessment
- NS (no-splinter) makeups for staff working close to the glass
Fitting in Camborne and nearby
We can arrange bullet-resistant glass anywhere in Camborne, and in nearby Redruth, Falmouth and Truro. Tell us your postcode and we will offer dates.
Cornwall's granite and slate cottages, harbourside shops and holiday lets face salt-laden coastal weather, and towns such as Truro, Falmouth and St Ives have conservation areas in their centres.
Common uses:
- Bureaux de change and cash offices
- Security gatehouses and control rooms
- Secure reception points in public buildings
- Bank, building society and post office counters
What to think about first
Weight and structure
Ballistic glass is very heavy. The counter, floor and fixings must carry it, and some sites need a lighter glass-clad polycarbonate makeup.
Which BR class
Most UK counters that need ballistic protection specify a handgun class such as BR2 to BR4. Rifle classes are for specialist sites where a threat assessment calls for them.
Consents and safety: 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
- Send sizes or use the quote tool
- Free survey at your Camborne address
- Fixed price in writing
- Glass made, then fitted
Bullet-resistant glass in Camborne: questions
Which areas near Camborne do you cover?
We can arrange work in Camborne and in nearby Redruth (4 miles), Falmouth (11 miles) and Truro (11 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
How thick is bullet-resistant glass?
It ranges from around 20 mm for lower handgun classes to well over 50 mm for rifle classes, depending on the manufacturer's makeup and whether polycarbonate is used.
Can you fit bullet-resistant glass into existing frames?
Rarely. Ballistic glass is thick and heavy and its rating depends on a frame tested with it. In most cases the frame and glass are replaced together.
How do I know which BR class I need?
From a risk assessment of your site, often done by your security adviser, insurer or head office. We then quote glass and framing tested to that class.
Bullet-resistant glass in nearby towns
Other glazing in Camborne
- Security secondary glazing
- Shopfront security glass
- Commercial reglazing
- Toughened safety glass
- Misted unit replacement with laminated glass
- Security window film
Ready for a price? Use the form or call 0800 088 6248.