Bullet-resistant glass in Pimlico: what will it cost?
Typical prices for bullet-resistant glass in Pimlico 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.
Specification at a glance
- Manufacturer's test evidence supplied with your quote
- 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
- Single panes or sealed units for external use
Fitting in Pimlico and nearby
Whether you are in central Pimlico or at the edge of the SW1V district, we can arrange a survey. Nearby Battersea and Chelsea are covered too.
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 settings for bullet-resistant glass:
- Secure reception points in public buildings
- Bureaux de change and cash offices
- Security gatehouses and control rooms
- Petrol station night-pay windows
Getting the right glass for your building
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.
S or NS
If staff sit within arm's reach of the glass, specify NS so that no splinters come off the inside face.
What the rules say in England
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.
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.
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 Pimlico: questions
Do you cover Battersea as well as Pimlico?
Yes. As well as Pimlico, we can arrange surveys in nearby Battersea, Chelsea and Central London. 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.
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.
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 Pimlico
- Anti-ram-raid glazing
- Laminated security glass
- Laminated roof and conservatory glass
- Glazing bead security upgrades
- Security glass for home windows
- Safety glazing for schools and public buildings
Get a guide price now and book your free survey in Pimlico.