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Security glass for home windows

Laminated glass or security units fitted to the windows you already have, so a smashed pane is much harder to get through.

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What is security glass for home windows?

Security glass for home windows means replacing the glass in your existing frames with laminated glass or sealed units that have a laminated pane. The windows look and open exactly as before, but breaking the glass becomes a slow, noisy job rather than a quick way into the house.

Many break-ins at the back of a house happen through a window, often by smashing a pane to reach a handle or climb through. Modern window locks help, but glass is still the weak point. A laminated pane cracks and holds, so a burglar faces a slow, noisy job in full view of the neighbours.

We usually upgrade the ground-floor and other easily reached windows first: those at the back, beside flat roofs, next to drainpipes or facing a footpath. The frames stay, so there is no plastering, no making good and normally no building regulations notification, because replacing the glass in an existing frame is generally treated as a repair. If your beads are on the outside, we also stop the glass being lifted out from outside.

How much does security glass for home windows cost?

Our guide range is £162 to £474 including VAT (£135 to £395 plus VAT) per window, supplied and fitted. The exact figure depends on size, glass makeup, frame condition and access, and your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the free survey. See all glass prices.

Specification and options

  • Laminated inner pane in new sealed units
  • Same overall thickness as your current units where possible
  • Low-E glass and argon to keep rooms warm
  • Obscure glass for bathrooms and landings
  • Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
  • Security tape or clips on externally beaded windows
  • Works with uPVC, aluminium and timber frames
  • Frames, handles and locks left in place

Where security glass for home windows is used

  • Ground-floor windows at the back of the house
  • Windows beside flat roofs, porches and extensions
  • Basement and lower-ground windows
  • Bungalows, where every window is at ground level
  • Flats on walkways and balconies

What to decide before you order

Which windows first

Start with windows that can be reached without a ladder and are out of sight from the street. We can schedule the rest for later.

Laminated inner or both panes

A laminated inner pane suits most homes. Laminating both panes adds protection on hidden elevations.

Beads inside or out

Externally beaded windows can have the glass removed from outside. We fit security tape or clips so that route is closed.

Keep or replace frames

If the frames are sound, new glass is the cheaper upgrade. If they are failing, we will tell you so you can compare with new windows.

Rules across the UK

Safety glazing, building regulations, planning and listed building rules differ between England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. These are the points most relevant to security glass for home windows; local pages show the version for your nation.

England (similar principles apply in Wales, Scotland and NI)

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.

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 what needs securing

Use the guide price tool or form, or call. Pane sizes and a few photos help us give a guide figure straight away.

Free survey

A surveyor measures each pane, checks the existing glass, frame and beads, and talks through the rating that suits the risk.

Fixed price in writing

You get a written quote listing each pane, the glass type and class, the price and the lead time. Nothing is ordered until you accept.

Made to measure and fitted

Glass is made to order and fitted by glaziers working under our contract with you, then cleaned, checked and explained.

Security glass for home windows: questions

How much does security glass for home windows cost?

Most home windows cost from £135 to £395 plus VAT (£162 to £474 inc VAT) per window to upgrade with laminated security units, depending on size and the number of panes. Your fixed price follows a free survey.

Do I need new windows to get security glass?

No. If your frames are in good condition, we replace just the glass with laminated units made to fit them.

Does replacing the glass need building regulations approval?

Replacing glass in an existing frame is generally treated as a repair. Replacing whole windows is controlled work: notifiable in England and Wales, and in Scotland and Northern Ireland the council's building control can say whether approval is needed. New glass in a critical location should still be safety glass.

Will security glass make my home warmer or colder?

Choosing low-E glass, argon fill and warm-edge spacers usually matches or beats older units, so most people notice no change or an improvement.

Can you match my obscure bathroom glass?

We can usually match common obscure patterns, or fit a laminated obscure glass with a similar look.

Which windows do burglars target?

Mostly ground-floor windows at the back and side, and windows that can be reached from flat roofs or walls. Those are the ones we suggest upgrading first.

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