How much should I budget for bullet-resistant glass in Yeovil?
Budget £995 to £2,995 plus VAT (£1,194 to £3,594 inc VAT) per m² for bullet-resistant glass in Yeovil, 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.
Glass and fitting options
- BS EN 1063 classes BR1 to BR7 and SG1 or SG2
- Glass-clad polycarbonate options to save weight
- Manufacturer's test evidence supplied with your quote
- Matching rated frames, joints and transaction trays
- NS (no-splinter) makeups for staff working close to the glass
- Speech panels and deal trays that keep the protection continuous
Fitting in Yeovil and nearby
From the BA20 district we also cover Bridport (15 miles) and Dorchester (18 miles). Survey dates depend on installer availability.
Somerset's glazing runs from the Georgian sashes of Bath, a World Heritage city, to the town-centre shops of Taunton and Yeovil and the seafront at Weston-super-Mare.
Common uses:
- Bureaux de change and cash offices
- Security gatehouses and control rooms
- Secure reception points in public buildings
- Bank, building society and post office counters
What to think about first
S or NS
If staff sit within arm's reach of the glass, specify NS so that no splinters come off the inside face.
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.
Consents and safety: 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.
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.
How it works
- Postcode and a few photos
- On-site survey
- Fixed written price and lead time
- Fit, check and explain
Bullet-resistant glass in Yeovil: questions
Can you survey in Yeovil and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in Yeovil, Bridport and Dorchester are booked around installer availability.
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.
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.
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
- Bridport15 miles
- Dorchester18 miles
- Shaftesbury19 miles
- Bridgwater21 miles
- Taunton21 miles
- Weymouth24 miles
Other glazing in Yeovil
- Glazing bead security upgrades
- Security double-glazed units
- Broken glass replacement
- Security glass for home windows
- Security window film
- Anti-ram-raid glazing
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.