How much does bullet-resistant glass cost in Canary Wharf?
Expect £995 to £2,995 plus VAT (£1,194 to £3,594 inc VAT) per m² for bullet-resistant glass in Canary Wharf. 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.
What goes into bullet-resistant glass
- NS (no-splinter) makeups for staff working close to the glass
- Built to the specification from your risk assessment
- BS EN 1063 classes BR1 to BR7 and SG1 or SG2
- Single panes or sealed units for external use
- Glass-clad polycarbonate options to save weight
- Manufacturer's test evidence supplied with your quote
Fitting in Canary Wharf and nearby
Surveys in Canary Wharf (E14) are booked around installer availability. We also cover nearby Bow (1 mile), Canning Town (2 miles) and Greenwich (2 miles).
Greater London has every kind of glazing, from Georgian sashes and Victorian bays in conservation areas to high-street shopfronts, office curtain walling and new-build flats.
Typical places for bullet-resistant glass:
- Security gatehouses and control rooms
- Bank, building society and post office counters
- Secure reception points in public buildings
- Bureaux de change and cash offices
Things to decide before you order
S or NS
If staff sit within arm's reach of the glass, specify NS so that no splinters come off the inside face.
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.
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
- Send sizes or use the quote tool
- Free survey at your Canary Wharf address
- Fixed price in writing
- Glass made, then fitted
Bullet-resistant glass in Canary Wharf: questions
Can you survey in Canary Wharf and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in Canary Wharf, Bow and Canning Town are booked around installer availability.
What does NS mean on bullet-resistant glass?
NS means no splinters came off the protected face during the test. S means some fragments did. NS is the safer choice where people sit close behind the glass.
Can any glass stop every bullet?
No. Glass is tested to resist particular weapons and ammunition, which is why it is called bullet-resistant and given a BS EN 1063 class rather than described as stopping everything.
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 Canary Wharf
- Laminated glass retrofit
- Shopfront security glass
- Safety glazing for schools and public buildings
- Display case security glass
- Security double-glazed units
- Security window film
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