What should bullet-resistant glass cost in Atherton?
Budget £995 to £2,995 plus VAT (£1,194 to £3,594 inc VAT) per m² for bullet-resistant glass in Atherton, supplied and fitted. Larger panes, thicker makeups and difficult access cost more; the price is fixed in writing after the 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
- Glass-clad polycarbonate options to save weight
- Single panes or sealed units for external use
- BS EN 1063 classes BR1 to BR7 and SG1 or SG2
- Matching rated frames, joints and transaction trays
- Speech panels and deal trays that keep the protection continuous
- Manufacturer's test evidence supplied with your quote
Fitting in Atherton and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting in Atherton and across the M46 postcode district, as well as in nearby Tyldesley (1 mile) and Westhoughton (2 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
Greater Manchester mixes city-centre offices and converted mills with Victorian terraces in Salford, Oldham and Bolton, suburban high streets and large out-of-town retail parks.
Good candidates for bullet-resistant glass:
- Security gatehouses and control rooms
- Bank, building society and post office counters
- Bureaux de change and cash offices
- Secure reception points in public buildings
Before the glass is ordered
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.
S or NS
If staff sit within arm's reach of the glass, specify NS so that no splinters come off the inside face.
Glazing rules 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
- Send sizes or use the quote tool
- Free survey at your Atherton address
- Fixed price in writing
- Glass made, then fitted
Bullet-resistant glass in Atherton: questions
Do you cover Tyldesley as well as Atherton?
Yes. As well as Atherton, we can arrange surveys in nearby Tyldesley, Westhoughton and Leigh. 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 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.
Bullet-resistant glass in nearby towns
Other glazing in Atherton
- Security window film
- Safety glazing for schools and public buildings
- Laminated glass retrofit
- Laminated roof and conservatory glass
- Security glazed doors and screens
- Display case security glass
Ready for a price? Use the form or call 0800 088 6248.