How much does security glass for home windows cost in Wokingham?
Our guide range for security glass for home windows in Wokingham 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 goes into security glass for home windows
- Works with uPVC, aluminium and timber frames
- Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
- Security tape or clips on externally beaded windows
- Laminated inner pane in new sealed units
- Frames, handles and locks left in place
- Same overall thickness as your current units where possible
Fitting in Wokingham and nearby
Surveys in Wokingham (RG40) are booked around installer availability. We also cover nearby Crowthorne (3 miles), Bracknell (4 miles) and Yateley (5 miles).
Berkshire pairs the glass-fronted offices of Reading, Slough and Bracknell with Victorian and Edwardian housing and listed riverside buildings in Windsor and Eton.
Typical places for security glass for home windows:
- Ground-floor windows at the back of the house
- Bungalows, where every window is at ground level
- Windows beside flat roofs, porches and extensions
- Basement and lower-ground windows
Things to decide before you order
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.
Rules that apply in England
Windows needed for escape
Approved Document B expects many habitable rooms in houses, particularly upstairs, to have an escape window with a clear opening of at least 0.33 m², at least 450 mm high and 450 mm wide, with the bottom of the opening no more than 1,100 mm above the floor. Changing the glass does not alter that, but locks, secondary glazing and film must not stop the window opening. Laminated glass is hard to break through, so escape always relies on the window opening.
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.
How it works
- Send sizes or use the quote tool
- Free survey at your Wokingham address
- Fixed price in writing
- Glass made, then fitted
Security glass for home windows in Wokingham: questions
Can you survey in Wokingham and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in Wokingham, Crowthorne and Bracknell are booked around 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.
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.
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.
Security glass for home windows in nearby towns
Other glazing in Wokingham
- Security glazed doors and screens
- Security secondary glazing
- Commercial reglazing
- Laminated roof and conservatory glass
- Misted unit replacement with laminated glass
- Patio and bifold door security glass
Ready for a price? Use the form or call 0800 088 6248.