What is the price of glazing bead security upgrades in Purley?
Guide prices in Purley 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
- 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
- Concealed fixings for aluminium beads
- Can be combined with laminated units
Visits in Purley and nearby
We can arrange glazing bead security upgrades anywhere in Purley, and in nearby Coulsdon, South Croydon and Wallington. 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.
Common situations:
- Ground-floor and back windows
- Glazed doors with external beads
- Aluminium windows and doors with external beads
- Rented homes where frames are staying
Getting the best result
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.
Building regulations and safety in England
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.
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.
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 Purley: questions
Can you visit addresses near Purley?
We can arrange work in Purley and in nearby Coulsdon (2 miles), South Croydon (2 miles) and Wallington (3 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
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.
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.
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 Purley
- Laminated glass retrofit
- Security glass for home windows
- Anti-bandit glass
- Patio and bifold door security glass
- Security window film
- Security glass for doors
Send a photo and we will come back with a price.