What is the price of glazing bead security upgrades in Central London?
Guide prices in Central London 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.
What we look at
- Concealed fixings for aluminium beads
- Suitable for windows and glazed doors
- Bead clips and bead locks for uPVC frames
- No change to how the window looks
- Double-sided security glazing tape between unit and frame
- Beads replaced where cracked or brittle
Visits in Central London and nearby
We arrange glazing bead security upgrades visits across Central London and the EC1A postcode district, and in nearby Pimlico (1 mile), Islington (2 miles) and Camden Town.
Greater London has every kind of glazing, from Georgian sashes and Victorian bays in conservation areas to high-street shopfronts, office curtain walling and new-build flats.
Common situations:
- Ground-floor and back windows
- Rented homes where frames are staying
- Older uPVC windows with beads on the outside
- Aluminium windows and doors with external beads
Getting the best result
Which windows
Ground-floor and hidden windows come first; upstairs windows that cannot be reached are a lower priority.
Glass at the same time
If units are misted or due for replacement, it is cheaper to fit laminated units and tape in one visit.
Building regulations and safety in England
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.
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
- Tell us how many windows
- Price confirmed before the visit
- Beads secured or replaced
- Windows checked and explained
Glazing bead security upgrades in Central London: questions
Can you visit addresses near Central London?
Yes. As well as Central London, we can arrange visits in nearby Pimlico, Islington and Camden Town. Dates depend on installer availability.
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.
Will the upgrade change how my windows look?
No. The tape is hidden behind the beads and clips are discreet.
Can you do this on aluminium windows?
Often, depending on the bead design. We check the profile when we confirm the price.
Glazing bead security upgrades in nearby towns
Other glazing in Central London
- Counter and reception security screens
- Patio and bifold door security glass
- Blast-resistant glazing
- Safety glazing for schools and public buildings
- Laminated security glass
- Anti-bandit glass
Send a photo and we will come back with a price.