Security glass for home windows in Central London: what will it cost?
Budget £162 to £474 including VAT (£135 to £395 plus VAT) per window for security glass for home windows in Central London, supplied and fitted. Larger panes, thicker makeups and difficult access cost more; the price is fixed in writing after the 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.
Specification at a glance
- Same overall thickness as your current units where possible
- Laminated inner pane in new sealed units
- Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
- Low-E glass and argon to keep rooms warm
- Works with uPVC, aluminium and timber frames
- Obscure glass for bathrooms and landings
Fitting in Central London and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting across Central London and the EC1A postcode district, and in nearby Pimlico (1 mile), Islington (2 miles) and Camden Town.
Greater London has every kind of glazing, from Georgian sashes and Victorian bays in conservation areas to high-street shopfronts, office curtain walling and new-build flats.
Typical settings for security glass for home windows:
- Windows beside flat roofs, porches and extensions
- Bungalows, where every window is at ground level
- Ground-floor windows at the back of the house
- 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 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.
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
- Postcode and a few photos
- On-site survey
- Fixed written price and lead time
- Fit, check and explain
Security glass for home windows in Central London: questions
Do you cover Pimlico as well as Central London?
Yes. As well as Central London, we can arrange surveys in nearby Pimlico, Islington and Camden Town. Dates depend on installer availability.
Can you match my obscure bathroom glass?
We can usually match common obscure patterns, or fit a laminated obscure glass with a similar look.
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.
Security glass for home windows in nearby towns
Other glazing in Central London
- Misted unit replacement with laminated glass
- Anti-ram-raid glazing
- Security window film
- Safety glazing for schools and public buildings
- Anti-bandit glass
- Broken glass replacement
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.