Bullet-resistant glass in Berwick-upon-Tweed: what will it cost?
Our guide range for bullet-resistant glass is £995 to £2,995 plus VAT (£1,194 to £3,594 inc VAT) per m², supplied and fitted. Work in Berwick-upon-Tweed is arranged individually, so travel and glass delivery are confirmed in your written price before anything is booked.
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
- BS EN 1063 classes BR1 to BR7 and SG1 or SG2
- Speech panels and deal trays that keep the protection continuous
- NS (no-splinter) makeups for staff working close to the glass
- Built to the specification from your risk assessment
- Glass-clad polycarbonate options to save weight
- Single panes or sealed units for external use
Fitting in Berwick-upon-Tweed
Surveys and fitting in Berwick-upon-Tweed are arranged case by case because of travel and glass delivery. Tell us about the job and we will come back with options.
Northumberland is mostly rural, with stone market towns such as Hexham, Alnwick and Morpeth, former mining towns like Ashington and Blyth, and coastal villages open to North Sea winds.
Typical settings for bullet-resistant glass:
- Bureaux de change and cash offices
- Petrol station night-pay windows
- Bank, building society and post office counters
- Secure reception points in public buildings
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.
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
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
- Send sizes, photos and your postcode
- We confirm what is possible and when
- Fixed price in writing
- Glass made, delivered and fitted
Bullet-resistant glass in Berwick-upon-Tweed: questions
Can you work in Berwick-upon-Tweed?
Work in Berwick-upon-Tweed is arranged individually because of travel. Send your postcode and details and we will confirm what is possible.
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.
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.
Other glazing in Berwick-upon-Tweed
- Shopfront security glass
- Counter and reception security screens
- Broken glass replacement
- Anti-ram-raid glazing
- Display case security glass
- Misted unit replacement with laminated glass
Send sizes and photos with the form, or call 0800 088 6248.