What is the price of glazing bead security upgrades in Sevenoaks?
Expect £54 to £114 including VAT (£45 to £95 plus VAT) per window for glazing bead security upgrades in Sevenoaks, 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.
What is included
- Concealed fixings for aluminium beads
- Can be combined with laminated units
- No change to how the window looks
- Beads replaced where cracked or brittle
- Double-sided security glazing tape between unit and frame
- Suitable for windows and glazed doors
Visits in Sevenoaks and nearby
Sevenoaks is about 14 miles from Maidstone, the main centre for Kent. We can arrange visits across the TN13 district and in nearby places such as Tonbridge and Swanley.
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.
Typical reasons to book:
- Older uPVC windows with beads on the outside
- Glazed doors with external beads
- Aluminium windows and doors with external beads
- Ground-floor and back windows
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.
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
- 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 Sevenoaks: questions
Do you cover Tonbridge as well as Sevenoaks?
We can arrange work in Sevenoaks and in nearby Tonbridge (6 miles), Swanley (9 miles) and Tunbridge Wells (10 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.
Will the upgrade change how my windows look?
No. The tape is hidden behind the beads and clips are discreet.
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.
Glazing bead security upgrades in nearby towns
Other glazing in Sevenoaks
- Security secondary glazing
- Security window film
- Safety glazing for schools and public buildings
- Patio and bifold door security glass
- Bullet-resistant glass
- Security double-glazed units
Use the form or call 0800 088 6248 to book.