Glazing bead security upgrades in Ballymoney: what will it cost?
Guide prices in Ballymoney are £54 to £114 including VAT (£45 to £95 plus VAT) per window, with a minimum charge of £174 including VAT (£145 plus VAT) per visit, confirmed before we come.
A glazing bead security upgrade makes the glass much harder to remove from the outside of a window or door. On frames with external beads, a burglar can sometimes prise off the beads and lift the whole unit out quietly, and bonding the glass with security tape or fitting bead clips makes that route much harder.
Work we can carry out
- Can be combined with laminated units
- Bead clips and bead locks for uPVC frames
- Beads replaced where cracked or brittle
- No change to how the window looks
- Double-sided security glazing tape between unit and frame
- Suitable for windows and glazed doors
Visits in Ballymoney and nearby
We can arrange glazing bead security upgrades anywhere in Ballymoney, and in nearby Coleraine, Ballymena and Limavady. Tell us your postcode and we will offer dates.
County Antrim includes much of Belfast's Victorian commercial centre, Titanic Quarter offices and suburban high streets, plus Lisburn, Ballymena and the towns of the north coast.
Typical reasons to book:
- Older uPVC windows with beads on the outside
- Ground-floor and back windows
- Glazed doors with external beads
- Rented homes where frames are staying
Things to think about
Brittle beads
Old beads can crack when removed. We bring replacements so they can be renewed rather than refitted damaged.
Tape, clips or both
Tape stops the unit being lifted out; clips make the beads harder to remove. Both together give the best result.
What the rules say in Northern Ireland
Safety glass in critical locations
In Northern Ireland, safety glazing is covered by Part V of the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012, with guidance in Technical Booklet V. It follows a critical-location approach similar to Great Britain, covering glazing in and beside doors and at low level. Laminated or toughened safety glass is the usual answer; building control at the council can confirm the detail.
Replacing glass in an existing frame
Building regulations in Northern Ireland are administered by the eleven councils' building control services. Replacing only the glass in an existing frame is generally treated as a repair, while replacing whole windows or doors can be controlled work, so check with building control first. New glass in a critical location should be safety glass under Part V.
How it works
- Send a photo of the bead side
- Visit price agreed
- Clips, tape or internal beads fitted
- Record of anything else we noticed
Glazing bead security upgrades in Ballymoney: questions
Do you cover Coleraine as well as Ballymoney?
We can arrange work in Ballymoney and in nearby Coleraine (7 miles), Ballymena (17 miles) and Limavady (17 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
Will the upgrade change how my windows look?
No. The tape is hidden behind the beads and clips are discreet.
Can burglars really remove the glass from outside?
On some externally beaded windows, yes. The beads can be eased off and the unit lifted out quietly. Security tape and clips make that much harder.
How do I know if my beads are on the outside?
Look at the glass from outside. If you can see a separate clip-in strip around the edge of the glass, and the frame inside is plain, the beads are external.
Glazing bead security upgrades in nearby towns
Other glazing in Ballymoney
- Safety glazing for schools and public buildings
- Blast-resistant glazing
- Laminated security glass
- Counter and reception security screens
- Security glazed doors and screens
- Broken glass replacement
Use the form or call 0800 088 6248 to book.