What should security glass for home windows cost in Reading?
Our guide range for security glass for home windows in Reading is £162 to £474 including VAT (£135 to £395 plus VAT) per window, including fitting. The survey is free for new installations and your fixed price follows in writing.
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.
What you can specify
- Same overall thickness as your current units where possible
- Works with uPVC, aluminium and timber frames
- Laminated inner pane in new sealed units
- Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
- Frames, handles and locks left in place
- Security tape or clips on externally beaded windows
Fitting in Reading and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting across Reading and the RG1 postcode district, and in nearby Wokingham (7 miles), Crowthorne (10 miles) and Yateley.
Berkshire pairs the glass-fronted offices of Reading, Slough and Bracknell with Victorian and Edwardian housing and listed riverside buildings in Windsor and Eton.
Good candidates for security glass for home windows:
- Flats on walkways and balconies
- Windows beside flat roofs, porches and extensions
- Bungalows, where every window is at ground level
- Basement and lower-ground windows
Before the glass is ordered
Laminated inner or both panes
A laminated inner pane suits most homes. Laminating both panes adds protection on hidden elevations.
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.
Glazing rules 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.
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
- Guide price online or by phone
- Survey in Reading
- Accept the fixed quote
- Fitted by glaziers working under our contract
Security glass for home windows in Reading: questions
Do you cover Wokingham as well as Reading?
Yes. As well as Reading, we can arrange surveys in nearby Wokingham, Crowthorne and Yateley. Dates depend on installer availability.
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.
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.
Security glass for home windows in nearby towns
- Wokingham7 miles
- Crowthorne10 miles
- Yateley10 miles
- Bracknell10 miles
- Sandhurst11 miles
- Maidenhead12 miles
Other glazing in Reading
- Broken glass replacement
- Anti-bandit glass
- Toughened safety glass
- Laminated glass retrofit
- Display case security glass
- Commercial reglazing
Tell us about the glazing and we will come back with a guide price.