How much do glazing bead security upgrades cost in Folkestone?
Guide prices in Folkestone 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 is included
- Suitable for windows and glazed doors
- Bead clips and bead locks for uPVC frames
- Beads replaced where cracked or brittle
- No change to how the window looks
- Checks for missing or loose beads and packers
- Double-sided security glazing tape between unit and frame
Visits in Folkestone and nearby
Folkestone is about 31 miles from Maidstone, the main centre for Kent. We can arrange visits across the CT19 district and in nearby places such as Dover and Ashford.
Kent ranges from Canterbury's listed city centre and the Regency fronts of Tunbridge Wells to the Medway towns, Ashford's growth estates and coastal Margate and Folkestone.
Common situations:
- Older uPVC windows with beads on the outside
- Ground-floor and back windows
- Aluminium windows and doors with external beads
- Glazed 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.
Rules that apply 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 Folkestone: questions
Can you visit addresses near Folkestone?
We can arrange work in Folkestone and in nearby Dover (7 miles), Ashford (13 miles) and Deal (14 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 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.
Glazing bead security upgrades in nearby towns
Other glazing in Folkestone
- Laminated roof and conservatory glass
- Commercial reglazing
- Laminated security glass
- Security double-glazed units
- Blast-resistant glazing
- Anti-ram-raid glazing
Send a photo and we will come back with a price.