Glazing bead security upgrades in Horsham: what will it cost?
Guide prices in Horsham 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 the work covers
- No change to how the window looks
- Concealed fixings for aluminium beads
- Bead clips and bead locks for uPVC frames
- Can be combined with laminated units
- Beads replaced where cracked or brittle
- Double-sided security glazing tape between unit and frame
Visits in Horsham and nearby
We arrange glazing bead security upgrades visits in Horsham and across the RH12 postcode district, as well as in nearby Crawley (7 miles) and Horley (11 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
West Sussex includes Chichester's Georgian city centre, the seaside towns of Worthing and Bognor Regis, Crawley's new-town centre and business parks, and Horsham's market-town streets.
Common situations:
- Aluminium windows and doors with external beads
- Ground-floor and back windows
- Glazed doors with external beads
- Rented homes where frames are staying
Getting 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.
Which windows
Ground-floor and hidden windows come first; upstairs windows that cannot be reached are a lower priority.
What the rules say 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
- Tell us how many windows
- Price confirmed before the visit
- Beads secured or replaced
- Windows checked and explained
Glazing bead security upgrades in Horsham: questions
Can you visit addresses near Horsham?
Yes. As well as Horsham, we can arrange visits in nearby Crawley, Horley and Haywards Heath. Dates depend on installer availability.
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.
Glazing bead security upgrades in nearby towns
- Crawley7 miles
- Horley11 miles
- Haywards Heath11 miles
- Burgess Hill11 miles
- Reigate13 miles
- Redhill14 miles
Other glazing in Horsham
- Safety glazing for schools and public buildings
- Shopfront security glass
- Commercial reglazing
- Anti-ram-raid glazing
- Security window film
- Kiosk and booth security glazing
Send a photo and we will come back with a price.