What should bullet-resistant glass cost in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Expect £995 to £2,995 plus VAT (£1,194 to £3,594 inc VAT) per m² for bullet-resistant glass in Newcastle upon Tyne. 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.
Options for bullet-resistant glass in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Glass-clad polycarbonate options to save weight
- Matching rated frames, joints and transaction trays
- Single panes or sealed units for external use
- BS EN 1063 classes BR1 to BR7 and SG1 or SG2
- Manufacturer's test evidence supplied with your quote
- Built to the specification from your risk assessment
Fitting in Newcastle upon Tyne and nearby
We can arrange bullet-resistant glass across Newcastle upon Tyne, the main centre for Tyne and Wear, and in nearby towns including Gateshead, Felling and Wallsend.
Tyne and Wear covers Newcastle's Grainger Town stone streets and quayside offices, the town centres of Sunderland and Gateshead, and large inter-war and post-war housing estates.
Good candidates for bullet-resistant glass:
- Petrol station night-pay windows
- Secure reception points in public buildings
- Bank, building society and post office counters
- Bureaux de change and cash offices
Before the glass is ordered
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.
Glazing rules 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.
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
- Postcode and a few photos
- On-site survey
- Fixed written price and lead time
- Fit, check and explain
Bullet-resistant glass in Newcastle upon Tyne: questions
Which areas near Newcastle upon Tyne do you cover?
We can arrange work in Newcastle upon Tyne and in nearby Gateshead (1 mile), Felling (2 miles) and Wallsend (3 miles). 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.
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.
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.
Bullet-resistant glass in nearby towns
Other glazing in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Glazing bead security upgrades
- Commercial reglazing
- Blast-resistant glazing
- Security glass for doors
- Misted unit replacement with laminated glass
- Security secondary glazing
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.