Security glass for doors in Rochester

How much should I budget for security glass for doors in Rochester?

Guide prices for security glass for doors in Rochester are £150 to £510 including VAT (£125 to £425 plus VAT) per door for supply and fitting. We confirm a fixed price in writing after a free survey, before any glass is ordered.

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 goes into security glass for doors

Glass for side panels and fanlights beside the door
Laminated inner pane with toughened outer pane
Safety glass suitable for critical locations
Composite door cassettes where available
Works with timber, uPVC, composite and aluminium doors
Clear, obscure and decorative designs

Fitting in Rochester and nearby

Surveys in Rochester (ME1) are booked around installer availability. We also cover nearby Chatham (1 mile), Strood (1 mile) and Gillingham (2 miles).

Kent ranges from Canterbury's listed city centre and the Regency fronts of Tunbridge Wells to the Medway towns, Ashford's growth estates and coastal Margate and Folkestone.

Common uses:

Doors with a thumb-turn lock near the glass
Front doors with glazed side panels
Flat entrance doors with vision panels
Kitchen and utility doors onto the garden

What to think about first

Composite door glass

Some composite doors use a cassette made by the door's maker. We check whether a laminated version is available before quoting.

Side panels too

Side panels within 300 mm of the door are critical locations as well, and a weak side panel is an easy way in. We usually do both together.

Consents and safety: England

England

Safety glass in critical locations

In England, section 5 of Approved Document K treats glazing in doors and in side panels within 300 mm of a door edge, from floor level up to 1,500 mm, and any other glazing below 800 mm, as a critical location. Glass there should break safely, be robust, or be guarded. Laminated or toughened glass meeting BS EN 12600 class 3 is the usual answer, rising to class 2 for door and side-panel panes wider than 900 mm.

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.

How it works

Guide price online or by phone
Survey in Rochester
Accept the fixed quote
Fitted by glaziers working under our contract

Security glass for doors in Rochester: questions

Can you survey in Rochester and nearby towns?

Yes. Surveys in Rochester, Chatham and Strood are booked around installer availability.

Is toughened glass enough for a door?

It meets the safety rule but not the security need, because a broken toughened pane falls out. A laminated pane meets both.

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.

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.

Security glass for doors in nearby towns

Other glazing in Rochester

Tell us about the glazing and we will come back with a guide price.