How much should I budget for bullet-resistant glass in Workington?
Typical prices for bullet-resistant glass in Workington are £995 to £2,995 plus VAT (£1,194 to £3,594 inc VAT) per m², supplied and fitted. Use the quote tool for a guide figure, then we survey and confirm a fixed price.
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.
What goes into bullet-resistant glass
- Built to the specification from your risk assessment
- NS (no-splinter) makeups for staff working close to the glass
- Matching rated frames, joints and transaction trays
- Glass-clad polycarbonate options to save weight
- Speech panels and deal trays that keep the protection continuous
- Manufacturer's test evidence supplied with your quote
Fitting in Workington
We arrange surveys and fitting in Workington and across the CA14 postcode district. Tell us your postcode and we will offer dates.
Cumbria's stone-built towns such as Kendal, Keswick and Penrith, Carlisle's Victorian centre and coastal Whitehaven and Barrow-in-Furness all take wet, windy Atlantic weather.
Common uses:
- Secure reception points in public buildings
- Bureaux de change and cash offices
- Security gatehouses and control rooms
- Petrol station night-pay windows
What to think about first
The rest of the screen
Frames, joints, trays and the wall below the counter must give matching protection, or the weakest part decides the real level.
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 Workington address
- Fixed price in writing
- Glass made, then fitted
Bullet-resistant glass in Workington: questions
Do you cover Whitehaven as well as Workington?
Yes. As well as Workington, we can arrange work in nearby Whitehaven. Dates depend on installer availability.
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.
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.
Bullet-resistant glass in nearby towns
Other glazing in Workington
- Safety glazing for schools and public buildings
- Display case security glass
- Security double-glazed units
- Anti-bandit glass
- Security glass for doors
- Glazing bead security upgrades
Ready for a price? Use the form or call 0800 088 6248.