How much do glazing bead security upgrades cost in Northampton?
Guide prices in Northampton 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
- Checks for missing or loose beads and packers
- Beads replaced where cracked or brittle
- No change to how the window looks
- Can be combined with laminated units
- Suitable for windows and glazed doors
Visits in Northampton and nearby
We can arrange glazing bead security upgrades across Northampton, the main centre for Northamptonshire, and in nearby towns including Wellingborough, Daventry and Rushden.
Northamptonshire mixes Northampton's town-centre retail and Victorian shoe-trade streets with newer estates around Corby and Wellingborough and stone villages towards Oundle.
Typical reasons to book:
- Ground-floor and back windows
- Older uPVC windows with beads on the outside
- Aluminium windows and doors with external beads
- Rented homes where frames are staying
Things to think about
Brittle beads
Old beads can crack when removed. We bring replacements so they can be renewed rather than refitted damaged.
Which windows
Ground-floor and hidden windows come first; upstairs windows that cannot be reached are a lower priority.
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 Northampton: questions
Do you cover Wellingborough as well as Northampton?
We can arrange work in Northampton and in nearby Wellingborough (9 miles), Daventry (12 miles) and Rushden (12 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.
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.
Glazing bead security upgrades in nearby towns
- Wellingborough9 miles
- Daventry12 miles
- Rushden12 miles
- Kettering12 miles
- Milton Keynes15 miles
- Market Harborough16 miles
Other glazing in Northampton
- Patio and bifold door security glass
- Laminated roof and conservatory glass
- Security glass for doors
- Safety glazing for schools and public buildings
- Security window film
- Anti-bandit glass
Use the form or call 0800 088 6248 to book.