How much does security glass for home windows cost in Christchurch?
As a guide, allow £162 to £474 including VAT (£135 to £395 plus VAT) per window for security glass for home windows in Christchurch, supplied and fitted. Size, glass makeup, access and frame condition move the price, which is confirmed in writing after the free survey.
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
- Security tape or clips on externally beaded windows
- Works with uPVC, aluminium and timber frames
- Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
- Laminated inner pane in new sealed units
- Frames, handles and locks left in place
- Obscure glass for bathrooms and landings
Fitting in Christchurch and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting in Christchurch and across the BH23 postcode district, as well as in nearby Bournemouth (4 miles) and New Milton (5 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
Dorset covers Bournemouth and Poole's seafront hotels, offices and shopping streets, Georgian fronts in Weymouth, and stone market towns such as Dorchester, Bridport and Sherborne.
Typical places for security glass for home windows:
- Basement and lower-ground windows
- Flats on walkways and balconies
- Bungalows, where every window is at ground level
- Windows beside flat roofs, porches and extensions
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
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.
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
- Send sizes or use the quote tool
- Free survey at your Christchurch address
- Fixed price in writing
- Glass made, then fitted
Security glass for home windows in Christchurch: questions
Do you cover Bournemouth as well as Christchurch?
Yes. As well as Christchurch, we can arrange surveys in nearby Bournemouth, New Milton and Poole. Dates depend on 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.
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.
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
Other glazing in Christchurch
- Counter and reception security screens
- Blast-resistant glazing
- Safety glazing for schools and public buildings
- Toughened safety glass
- Broken glass replacement
- Misted unit replacement with laminated glass
Ready for a price? Use the form or call 0800 088 6248.