How much should I budget for bullet-resistant glass in Staines-upon-Thames?
Expect £995 to £2,995 plus VAT (£1,194 to £3,594 inc VAT) per m² for bullet-resistant glass in Staines-upon-Thames. 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.
Choices you can make
- Glass-clad polycarbonate options to save weight
- Built to the specification from your risk assessment
- Manufacturer's test evidence supplied with your quote
- NS (no-splinter) makeups for staff working close to the glass
- Speech panels and deal trays that keep the protection continuous
- Matching rated frames, joints and transaction trays
Fitting in Staines-upon-Thames and nearby
We can arrange bullet-resistant glass anywhere in Staines-upon-Thames, and in nearby Egham, Ashford and Feltham. Tell us your postcode and we will offer dates.
Surrey's commuter towns such as Guildford, Woking and Epsom mix Victorian and inter-war houses with modern glazed offices, while Farnham and Godalming have extensive conservation areas.
Common uses:
- Bank, building society and post office counters
- Bureaux de change and cash offices
- Petrol station night-pay windows
- Security gatehouses and control rooms
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.
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.
Consents and safety: England
Glazing in workplaces
Regulation 14 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 requires windows and transparent surfaces in walls, partitions, doors and gates to be of safety material or protected against breakage where health or safety makes that necessary, and to be marked so people notice them. The employer or the person in control of the premises decides what is needed through their risk assessment.
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
- Send sizes or use the quote tool
- Free survey at your Staines-upon-Thames address
- Fixed price in writing
- Glass made, then fitted
Bullet-resistant glass in Staines-upon-Thames: questions
Which areas near Staines-upon-Thames do you cover?
We can arrange work in Staines-upon-Thames and in nearby Egham (2 miles), Ashford (2 miles) and Feltham (4 miles). 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.
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 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
- Egham2 miles
- Ashford, Surrey2 miles
- Feltham4 miles
- Sunbury-on-Thames4 miles
- Walton-on-Thames5 miles
- Hanworth5 miles
Other glazing in Staines-upon-Thames
- Commercial reglazing
- Display case security glass
- Security window film
- Patio and bifold door security glass
- Counter and reception security screens
- Broken glass replacement
Ready for a price? Use the form or call 0800 088 6248.