What should bullet-resistant glass cost in Stratford?
Expect £995 to £2,995 plus VAT (£1,194 to £3,594 inc VAT) per m² for bullet-resistant glass in Stratford. 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
- NS (no-splinter) makeups for staff working close to the glass
- Manufacturer's test evidence supplied with your quote
- Built to the specification from your risk assessment
- Single panes or sealed units for external use
- Speech panels and deal trays that keep the protection continuous
- BS EN 1063 classes BR1 to BR7 and SG1 or SG2
Fitting in Stratford and nearby
Whether you are in central Stratford or at the edge of the E15 district, we can arrange a survey. Nearby Bow and Canning Town 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.
Good candidates for bullet-resistant glass:
- Secure reception points in public buildings
- Bureaux de change and cash offices
- Security gatehouses and control rooms
- Bank, building society and post office counters
Before the glass is ordered
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.
Glazing rules 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 Stratford: questions
Do you cover Bow as well as Stratford?
Yes. As well as Stratford, we can arrange surveys in nearby Bow, Canning Town and Canary Wharf. 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.
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.
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.
Bullet-resistant glass in nearby towns
Other glazing in Stratford
- Security secondary glazing
- Security glazed doors and screens
- Security window film
- Laminated roof and conservatory glass
- Safety glazing for schools and public buildings
- Security glass for doors
Get a guide price now and book your free survey in Stratford.