What is the price of glazing bead security upgrades in Egham?
Guide prices in Egham 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 we look at
- Double-sided security glazing tape between unit and frame
- No change to how the window looks
- Concealed fixings for aluminium beads
- Checks for missing or loose beads and packers
- Bead clips and bead locks for uPVC frames
- Can be combined with laminated units
Visits in Egham and nearby
Visits in Egham (TW20) are booked around installer availability. We also cover nearby Staines-upon-Thames (2 miles), Ashford (4 miles) and Windsor (4 miles).
Surrey's commuter towns such as Guildford, Woking and Epsom mix Victorian and inter-war houses with modern glazed offices, while Farnham and Godalming have extensive conservation areas.
Common situations:
- Rented homes where frames are staying
- Ground-floor and back windows
- Older uPVC windows with beads on the outside
- Glazed doors with external beads
Getting the best result
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.
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.
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.
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 Egham: questions
Can you visit addresses near Egham?
Yes. As well as Egham, we can arrange visits in nearby Staines-upon-Thames, Ashford and Windsor. 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.
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.
Glazing bead security upgrades in nearby towns
- Staines-upon-Thames2 miles
- Ashford, Surrey4 miles
- Windsor4 miles
- Slough6 miles
- Feltham6 miles
- Sunbury-on-Thames6 miles
Other glazing in Egham
- Commercial reglazing
- Anti-bandit glass
- Safety glazing for schools and public buildings
- Security window film
- Misted unit replacement with laminated glass
- Patio and bifold door security glass
Send a photo and we will come back with a price.