Security glass for home windows in Pimlico

How much should I budget for security glass for home windows in Pimlico?

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

What goes into security glass for home windows

Security tape or clips on externally beaded windows
Same overall thickness as your current units where possible
Frames, handles and locks left in place
Works with uPVC, aluminium and timber frames
Low-E glass and argon to keep rooms warm
Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required

Fitting in Pimlico and nearby

Surveys in Pimlico (SW1V) are booked around installer availability. We also cover nearby Battersea (1 mile), Chelsea (1 mile) and Central London (1 mile).

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.

Common uses:

Basement and lower-ground windows
Bungalows, where every window is at ground level
Windows beside flat roofs, porches and extensions
Ground-floor windows at the back of the house

What to think about first

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.

Consents and safety: England

England

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.

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.

How it works

Guide price online or by phone
Survey in Pimlico
Accept the fixed quote
Fitted by glaziers working under our contract

Security glass for home windows in Pimlico: questions

Can you survey in Pimlico and nearby towns?

Yes. Surveys in Pimlico, Battersea and Chelsea are booked around installer availability.

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.

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.

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Other glazing in Pimlico

Tell us about the glazing and we will come back with a guide price.