Security glass for home windows in Portslade

What should security glass for home windows cost in Portslade?

Typical prices for security glass for home windows in Portslade are £162 to £474 including VAT (£135 to £395 plus VAT) per window, supplied and fitted. Use the quote tool for a guide figure, then we survey and confirm a fixed price.

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

Laminated inner pane in new sealed units
Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
Frames, handles and locks left in place
Obscure glass for bathrooms and landings
Low-E glass and argon to keep rooms warm
Works with uPVC, aluminium and timber frames

Fitting in Portslade and nearby

We arrange surveys and fitting in Portslade and across the BN41 postcode district, as well as in nearby Hove (2 miles) and Brighton (3 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.

East Sussex mixes the Regency bow-fronted terraces and busy shopping lanes of Brighton and Hove with Victorian seafronts in Eastbourne and Hastings and historic Lewes and Rye.

Good candidates for security glass for home windows:

Ground-floor windows at the back of the house
Basement and lower-ground windows
Windows beside flat roofs, porches and extensions
Flats on walkways and balconies

Before the glass is ordered

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.

Laminated inner or both panes

A laminated inner pane suits most homes. Laminating both panes adds protection on hidden elevations.

Glazing rules in England

England

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.

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 Portslade address
Fixed price in writing
Glass made, then fitted

Security glass for home windows in Portslade: questions

Do you cover Hove as well as Portslade?

Yes. As well as Portslade, we can arrange surveys in nearby Hove, Brighton and Worthing. Dates depend on 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.

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.

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.

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