Bullet-resistant glass in Holyhead: what will it cost?
As a guide, allow £995 to £2,995 plus VAT (£1,194 to £3,594 inc VAT) per m² for bullet-resistant glass in Holyhead, 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.
Glass and fitting options
- Single panes or sealed units for external use
- BS EN 1063 classes BR1 to BR7 and SG1 or SG2
- Built to the specification from your risk assessment
- NS (no-splinter) makeups for staff working close to the glass
- Glass-clad polycarbonate options to save weight
- Matching rated frames, joints and transaction trays
Fitting in Holyhead and nearby
We can arrange bullet-resistant glass anywhere in Holyhead (LL65). Dates depend on installer availability.
Gwynedd covers slate-built towns such as Bangor, Caernarfon and Porthmadog, Anglesey's Holyhead and Llangefni, and coastal holiday properties exposed to Irish Sea weather.
Typical settings for bullet-resistant glass:
- Bureaux de change and cash offices
- Security gatehouses and control rooms
- Bank, building society and post office counters
- Petrol station night-pay windows
Getting the right glass for your building
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.
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.
What the rules say in Wales
Insurer requirements
Insurers in Wales, as elsewhere, can set conditions for premises, stock and cash, sometimes naming a BS EN 356 class for shop or counter glass. Get the policy wording in writing before ordering. The insurer decides whether the glass meets it, and the glass manufacturer's test evidence comes with our quote.
Glazing in workplaces
Regulation 14 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 applies in Wales. Windows and transparent surfaces in walls, partitions, doors and gates must be of safety material or protected against breakage where health or safety requires it, and marked so they are apparent. The employer's risk assessment decides where that applies.
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 Holyhead: questions
Do you cover Caernarfon as well as Holyhead?
Yes. As well as Holyhead, we can arrange work in nearby Caernarfon. Dates depend on 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.
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.
Bullet-resistant glass in nearby towns
Other glazing in Holyhead
- Safety glazing for schools and public buildings
- Patio and bifold door security glass
- Laminated security glass
- Glazing bead security upgrades
- Laminated roof and conservatory glass
- Laminated glass retrofit
Get a guide price now and book your free survey in Holyhead.