Glazing bead security upgrades in South Croydon: what will it cost?
Guide prices in South Croydon 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 the work covers
- Concealed fixings for aluminium beads
- Beads replaced where cracked or brittle
- Suitable for windows and glazed doors
- Double-sided security glazing tape between unit and frame
- Can be combined with laminated units
- No change to how the window looks
Visits in South Croydon and nearby
We arrange glazing bead security upgrades visits in South Croydon and across the CR2 postcode district, as well as in nearby Croydon (1 mile) and Purley (2 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
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:
- Glazed doors with external beads
- Older uPVC windows with beads on the outside
- Ground-floor and back windows
- Aluminium windows and doors with external beads
Getting the best result
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.
Brittle beads
Old beads can crack when removed. We bring replacements so they can be renewed rather than refitted damaged.
What the rules say in 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.
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
- Tell us how many windows
- Price confirmed before the visit
- Beads secured or replaced
- Windows checked and explained
Glazing bead security upgrades in South Croydon: questions
Can you visit addresses near South Croydon?
Yes. As well as South Croydon, we can arrange visits in nearby Croydon, Purley and Wallington. 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.
Can you do this on aluminium windows?
Often, depending on the bead design. We check the profile when we confirm the price.
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 South Croydon
- Security glazed doors and screens
- Patio and bifold door security glass
- Anti-bandit glass
- Laminated security glass
- Security glass for doors
- Laminated glass retrofit
Send a photo and we will come back with a price.