Security glass for doors in Plymouth

What is the price of security glass for doors in Plymouth?

As a guide, security glass for doors costs £150 to £510 including VAT (£125 to £425 plus VAT) per door. Because work in Plymouth is arranged individually, we confirm the full price, including any travel, in writing first.

Security glass for doors replaces the glazed panel in a front, back or side door with laminated safety glass, usually in a sealed unit with a toughened outer pane. It stops the common trick of breaking the glass to reach in and turn a key or thumb-turn left in the lock.

What you can specify

Works with timber, uPVC, composite and aluminium doors
Composite door cassettes where available
Laminated backing for leaded and bevelled panels
Internal beads or security tape so glass is much harder to remove from outside
Laminated inner pane with toughened outer pane
Glass for side panels and fanlights beside the door

Fitting in Plymouth

Work in Plymouth (PL1) is arranged individually. Send your postcode, sizes and a photo, and we will confirm what is possible and when.

Devon spans Exeter's Georgian and post-war centre, Plymouth's rebuilt 1950s shopping streets and waterfront offices, and seaside towns where sea air is hard on window frames and seals.

This glazing suits:

Front doors with glazed side panels
Back and side doors with a large glazed panel
Kitchen and utility doors onto the garden
Flat entrance doors with vision panels

Questions we will ask at the survey

Keep the design

Most decorative glass can be copied or rebuilt with a laminated backing pane, so the door looks the same.

Thumb-turns and keys

Laminated glass makes reaching a thumb-turn far harder. Keeping keys away from the door helps too.

Building regulations and safety in England

England

Replacing glass in an existing frame

Replacing only the glass or sealed unit in an existing frame is generally treated as a repair in England rather than notifiable building work. Replacing a whole window or door is notifiable and is normally certified through a competent person scheme or approved by building control. Either way, new glass in a critical location should still be safety glass.

Security rules for new homes

Approved Document Q has applied to new homes in England since 1 October 2015. Easily accessible doors and windows, meaning any part within 2 m vertically of the ground or another accessible surface, should meet PAS 24 or an equivalent, and glazing in doors and in windows within 400 mm of a door should be laminated to at least BS EN 356 P1A. It does not apply when you change the glass in an existing home, although it is a sensible benchmark.

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

Security glass for doors in Plymouth: questions

Can you work in Plymouth?

Work in Plymouth is arranged individually because of travel. Send your postcode and details and we will confirm what is possible.

Does door glass have to be safety glass?

Yes. Glass in doors up to 1,500 mm from the floor, and in side panels within 300 mm of the door edge, counts as a critical location and needs safety glass or protection.

Will new door glass affect my door's warranty?

If the door is still under its maker's warranty, check their terms first. We will tell you if the door needs the maker's own glass.

Can you keep my stained or leaded glass design?

Usually. We add a laminated pane behind the decorative glass inside the sealed unit, or have a matching unit made.

Other glazing in Plymouth

Send sizes and photos with the form, or call 0800 088 6248.