Security glass for home windows in Aberystwyth: what will it cost?
As a guide, security glass for home windows costs £162 to £474 including VAT (£135 to £395 plus VAT) per window. Because work in Aberystwyth is arranged individually, we confirm the full price, including any travel, in writing first.
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
- Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
- Security tape or clips on externally beaded windows
- Frames, handles and locks left in place
- Works with uPVC, aluminium and timber frames
- Obscure glass for bathrooms and landings
- Same overall thickness as your current units where possible
Fitting in Aberystwyth
Work in Aberystwyth (SY23) is arranged individually. Send your postcode, sizes and a photo, and we will confirm what is possible and when.
Dyfed covers the town-centre shops of Carmarthen and Llanelli, the university town of Aberystwyth, and Pembrokeshire harbour towns such as Tenby, with exposed properties along the west coast.
Typical settings for security glass for home windows:
- Ground-floor windows at the back of the house
- Windows beside flat roofs, porches and extensions
- Basement and lower-ground windows
- Flats on walkways and balconies
Getting the right glass for your building
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.
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.
What the rules say in Wales
Security rules for new homes
Wales introduced its own Approved Document Q for new homes, in force from 1 November 2018, and it applies to newly erected dwellings only. It follows a similar approach to England's, with PAS 24 referenced for easily accessible doors and windows and laminated glass to BS EN 356 P1A in doors and nearby windows. It does not apply to changing the glass in an existing home.
Replacing glass in an existing frame
Welsh Government guidance says building regulations have applied to replacement glazing since 1 April 2002, which covers replacing windows and doors. Swapping only the glass or a sealed unit in an existing frame is generally treated as a repair. New glass in a critical location should still be safety glass, and the council's building control team can confirm anything unclear.
How it works
- Send sizes, photos and your postcode
- We confirm what is possible and when
- Fixed price in writing
- Glass made, delivered and fitted
Security glass for home windows in Aberystwyth: questions
Can you work in Aberystwyth?
Work in Aberystwyth is arranged individually because of travel. Send your postcode and details and we will confirm what is possible.
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.
Other glazing in Aberystwyth
- Anti-bandit glass
- Blast-resistant glazing
- Laminated roof and conservatory glass
- Anti-ram-raid glazing
- Laminated glass retrofit
- Security secondary glazing
Send sizes and photos with the form, or call 0800 088 6248.