How much should I budget for bullet-resistant glass in Harrow?
As a guide, allow £995 to £2,995 plus VAT (£1,194 to £3,594 inc VAT) per m² for bullet-resistant glass in Harrow, supplied and fitted. Size, glass makeup, access and frame condition move the price, which is confirmed in writing after the free survey.
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 you can specify
- NS (no-splinter) makeups for staff working close to the glass
- Speech panels and deal trays that keep the protection continuous
- Matching rated frames, joints and transaction trays
- Manufacturer's test evidence supplied with your quote
- Glass-clad polycarbonate options to save weight
- Built to the specification from your risk assessment
Fitting in Harrow and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting in Harrow and across the HA1 postcode district, as well as in nearby Wembley (2 miles) and Northolt (3 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
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.
Common uses:
- Petrol station night-pay windows
- Bank, building society and post office counters
- Security gatehouses and control rooms
- Secure reception points in public buildings
What to think about first
S or NS
If staff sit within arm's reach of the glass, specify NS so that no splinters come off the inside face.
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
Fire-rated glass is different
Glass in fire doors, fire screens and protected escape routes has to be fire-rated glass tested as part of that door or screen system, under Approved Document B and the fire safety duties of the building's responsible person. Laminated and security glass are not fire-rated unless the product says so. Where a pane needs both fire and security performance, it must be a product tested for both.
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
- Guide price online or by phone
- Survey in Harrow
- Accept the fixed quote
- Fitted by glaziers working under our contract
Bullet-resistant glass in Harrow: questions
Do you cover Wembley as well as Harrow?
Yes. As well as Harrow, we can arrange surveys in nearby Wembley, Northolt and Greenford. Dates depend on installer availability.
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.
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.
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.
Bullet-resistant glass in nearby towns
Other glazing in Harrow
- Display case security glass
- Safety glazing for schools and public buildings
- Patio and bifold door security glass
- Kiosk and booth security glazing
- Misted unit replacement with laminated glass
- Commercial reglazing
Tell us about the glazing and we will come back with a guide price.