How much do glazing bead security upgrades cost in Kirkwall?
Guide prices in Kirkwall 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
- Can be combined with laminated units
- Beads replaced where cracked or brittle
- Double-sided security glazing tape between unit and frame
- Concealed fixings for aluminium beads
- No change to how the window looks
- Bead clips and bead locks for uPVC frames
Visits in Kirkwall
Work in Kirkwall is arranged case by case because of travel. Tell us about the window or pane and we will come back with options.
The island groups have small stone-built towns such as Kirkwall, Lerwick and Stornoway and scattered rural properties, with exposed weather and ferry freight for every glass delivery.
Typical reasons to book:
- Aluminium windows and doors with external beads
- Glazed doors with external beads
- Ground-floor and back windows
- Older uPVC windows with beads on the outside
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 Scotland
Security rules for new homes
Standard 4.13 asks for doors and windows in new homes that are vulnerable to unlawful entry to be secure. Glazing that would let someone reach a lock from outside should be laminated or similarly robust, and easily accessible openable windows need a keyed lock or a keyless lock with laminated glass. It applies through the building warrant for new homes and conversions.
Replacing glass in an existing frame
In Scotland, replacing glass in an existing frame is normally treated as a repair rather than work needing a building warrant. Whether replacing whole windows or doors needs a warrant depends on the building, and the work should still meet the building standards. The council's building standards service can confirm what applies.
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 Kirkwall: questions
Can you work in Kirkwall?
Work in Kirkwall is arranged individually because of travel. Send your postcode and details and we will confirm what is possible.
Can you do this on aluminium windows?
Often, depending on the bead design. We check the profile when we confirm the price.
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.
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.
Other glazing in Kirkwall
- Blast-resistant glazing
- Commercial reglazing
- Laminated roof and conservatory glass
- Security secondary glazing
- Kiosk and booth security glazing
- Security window film
Use the form or call 0800 088 6248 to book.