How much should I budget for security glass for home windows in March?
Expect £162 to £474 including VAT (£135 to £395 plus VAT) per window for security glass for home windows in March. The written quote names the glass makeup, the price and the lead time before you commit.
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
- Obscure glass for bathrooms and landings
- Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
- Security tape or clips on externally beaded windows
- Low-E glass and argon to keep rooms warm
- Same overall thickness as your current units where possible
Fitting in March and nearby
Surveys in March (PE15) are booked around installer availability. We also cover nearby Wisbech (8 miles), Peterborough (14 miles) and King's Lynn (19 miles).
Cambridgeshire has listed college streets and shopfronts in Cambridge and Ely, Peterborough's Victorian terraces and modern retail, and science-park offices with large glazed facades.
Common uses:
- Flats on walkways and balconies
- Ground-floor windows at the back of the house
- Windows beside flat roofs, porches and extensions
- Basement and lower-ground windows
What to think about first
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.
Consents and safety: 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 March address
- Fixed price in writing
- Glass made, then fitted
Security glass for home windows in March: questions
Can you survey in March and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in March, Wisbech and Peterborough are booked around installer availability.
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.
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.
Security glass for home windows in nearby towns
- Wisbech8 miles
- Peterborough14 miles
- King's Lynn19 miles
- Spalding19 miles
- Huntingdon19 miles
- Cambridge24 miles
Other glazing in March
- Laminated security glass
- Security glass for doors
- Laminated roof and conservatory glass
- Bullet-resistant glass
- Security glazed doors and screens
- Glazing bead security upgrades
Ready for a price? Use the form or call 0800 088 6248.