Security glass for doors in Godalming

Security glass for doors in Godalming: what will it cost?

As a guide, allow £150 to £510 including VAT (£125 to £425 plus VAT) per door for security glass for doors in Godalming, supplied and fitted. Size, glass makeup, access and frame condition move the price, which is confirmed in writing after the free survey.

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
Safety glass suitable for critical locations
Laminated backing for leaded and bevelled panels
Laminated inner pane with toughened outer pane
Clear, obscure and decorative designs
Internal beads or security tape so glass is much harder to remove from outside

Fitting in Godalming and nearby

Surveys in Godalming (GU7) are booked around installer availability. We also cover nearby Guildford (4 miles), Aldershot (8 miles) and Farnham (8 miles).

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.

Typical settings for security glass for doors:

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

Getting the right glass for your building

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.

What the rules say in 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

Send sizes or use the quote tool
Free survey at your Godalming address
Fixed price in writing
Glass made, then fitted