How much do glazing bead security upgrades cost in Notting Hill?
Expect £54 to £114 including VAT (£45 to £95 plus VAT) per window for glazing bead security upgrades in Notting Hill, with a minimum charge of £174 including VAT (£145 plus VAT) per visit. Several windows on one visit work out cheaper per window.
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
- No change to how the window looks
- Double-sided security glazing tape between unit and frame
- Bead clips and bead locks for uPVC frames
- Suitable for windows and glazed doors
- Checks for missing or loose beads and packers
- Beads replaced where cracked or brittle
Visits in Notting Hill and nearby
We can arrange glazing bead security upgrades anywhere in Notting Hill, and in nearby Shepherds Bush, Willesden and Fulham. Tell us your postcode and we will offer dates.
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.
Typical reasons to book:
- Aluminium windows and doors with external beads
- Rented homes where frames are staying
- Ground-floor and back windows
- Glazed doors with external beads
Things to think about
Tape, clips or both
Tape stops the unit being lifted out; clips make the beads harder to remove. Both together give the best result.
Brittle beads
Old beads can crack when removed. We bring replacements so they can be renewed rather than refitted damaged.
Rules that apply 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
- 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 Notting Hill: questions
Do you cover Shepherds Bush as well as Notting Hill?
We can arrange work in Notting Hill and in nearby Shepherds Bush (1 mile), Willesden (2 miles) and Fulham (2 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
Can you do this on aluminium windows?
Often, depending on the bead design. We check the profile when we confirm the price.
Does the glass have to come out to fit security tape?
Yes. Each unit is removed, the tape is applied to the frame and the unit is refitted, so it is a good moment to swap in laminated glass if wanted.
Will the upgrade change how my windows look?
No. The tape is hidden behind the beads and clips are discreet.
Glazing bead security upgrades in nearby towns
Other glazing in Notting Hill
- Kiosk and booth security glazing
- Laminated glass retrofit
- Blast-resistant glazing
- Safety glazing for schools and public buildings
- Shopfront security glass
- Security secondary glazing
Use the form or call 0800 088 6248 to book.