Security glass for home windows in Bristol

What is the price of security glass for home windows in Bristol?

Guide prices for security glass for home windows in Bristol are £162 to £474 including VAT (£135 to £395 plus VAT) per window for supply and fitting. We confirm a fixed price in writing after a free survey, before any glass is ordered.

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.

Specification at a glance

Obscure glass for bathrooms and landings
Frames, handles and locks left in place
Laminated inner pane in new sealed units
Security tape or clips on externally beaded windows
Low-E glass and argon to keep rooms warm
Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required

Covering Bristol

We can arrange surveys and fitting anywhere in Bristol, including Clifton and Bedminster. Dates depend on installer availability.

Bristol's glazing ranges from Georgian sash windows in Clifton and Kingsdown to Victorian bay fronts in Bedminster and modern glazed offices around Temple Quarter and the harbourside.

This glazing suits:

Bungalows, where every window is at ground level
Flats on walkways and balconies
Ground-floor windows at the back of the house
Basement and lower-ground windows

Questions we will ask at the survey

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.

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.

Building regulations and safety in England

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.

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

Postcode and a few photos
On-site survey
Fixed written price and lead time
Fit, check and explain

Security glass for home windows in Bristol: questions

Which parts in Bristol do you cover?

We can arrange work anywhere in Bristol, including Clifton, Bedminster, Easton, Fishponds and Southville.

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.

Other glazing in Bristol

Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.