Security glass for home windows in Mitcham

What should security glass for home windows cost in Mitcham?

Budget £162 to £474 including VAT (£135 to £395 plus VAT) per window for security glass for home windows in Mitcham, 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

Low-E glass and argon to keep rooms warm
Frames, handles and locks left in place
Laminated inner pane in new sealed units
Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
Security tape or clips on externally beaded windows
Obscure glass for bathrooms and landings

Fitting in Mitcham and nearby

Whether you are in central Mitcham or at the edge of the CR4 district, we can arrange a survey. Nearby Morden and Wimbledon are covered too.

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.

Good candidates for security glass for home windows:

Ground-floor windows at the back of the house
Bungalows, where every window is at ground level
Flats on walkways and balconies
Basement and lower-ground windows

Before the glass is ordered

Laminated inner or both panes

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

Keep or replace frames

If the frames are sound, new glass is the cheaper upgrade. If they are failing, we will tell you so you can compare with new windows.

Glazing rules in England

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.

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

Postcode and a few photos
On-site survey
Fixed written price and lead time
Fit, check and explain

Security glass for home windows in Mitcham: questions

Do you cover Morden as well as Mitcham?

Yes. As well as Mitcham, we can arrange surveys in nearby Morden, Wimbledon and Streatham. 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.

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.

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.

Security glass for home windows in nearby towns

Other glazing in Mitcham

Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.