How much does bullet-resistant glass cost in Wickford?
Expect £995 to £2,995 plus VAT (£1,194 to £3,594 inc VAT) per m² for bullet-resistant glass in Wickford. 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.
Specification at a glance
- BS EN 1063 classes BR1 to BR7 and SG1 or SG2
- Manufacturer's test evidence supplied with your quote
- Single panes or sealed units for external use
- Glass-clad polycarbonate options to save weight
- Built to the specification from your risk assessment
- NS (no-splinter) makeups for staff working close to the glass
Fitting in Wickford and nearby
Whether you are in central Wickford or at the edge of the SS12 district, we can arrange a survey. Nearby Rayleigh and Basildon are covered too.
Essex runs from Chelmsford and Colchester's town-centre retail and Georgian streets to Southend's seafront and large post-war and new-build estates in Basildon and Harlow.
Typical places for bullet-resistant glass:
- Secure reception points in public buildings
- Petrol station night-pay windows
- Bank, building society and post office counters
- Bureaux de change and cash offices
Things to decide before you order
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.
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.
Rules that apply 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
Bullet-resistant glass in Wickford: questions
Do you cover Rayleigh as well as Wickford?
Yes. As well as Wickford, we can arrange surveys in nearby Rayleigh, Basildon and Benfleet. 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.
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.
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.
Bullet-resistant glass in nearby towns
- Rayleigh4 miles
- Basildon4 miles
- Benfleet4 miles
- Billericay5 miles
- Canvey Island7 miles
- Stanford-le-Hope7 miles
Other glazing in Wickford
- Misted unit replacement with laminated glass
- Laminated glass retrofit
- Broken glass replacement
- Security secondary glazing
- Counter and reception security screens
- Toughened safety glass
Get a guide price now and book your free survey in Wickford.