How much does security glass for home windows cost in South Croydon?
Typical prices for security glass for home windows in South Croydon 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.
Options for security glass for home windows in South Croydon
- Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
- Low-E glass and argon to keep rooms warm
- Works with uPVC, aluminium and timber frames
- Same overall thickness as your current units where possible
- Frames, handles and locks left in place
- Obscure glass for bathrooms and landings
Fitting in South Croydon and nearby
South Croydon is about 10 miles from Central London, the main centre for Greater London. We can survey and fit across the CR2 district and in nearby places such as Croydon and Purley.
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 places for security glass for home windows:
- Windows beside flat roofs, porches and extensions
- Flats on walkways and balconies
- Bungalows, where every window is at ground level
- Ground-floor windows at the back of the house
Things to decide before you order
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.
Rules that apply 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 South Croydon: questions
Which areas near South Croydon do you cover?
We can arrange work in South Croydon and in nearby Croydon (1 mile), Purley (2 miles) and Wallington (3 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
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.
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 South Croydon
- Security double-glazed units
- Laminated roof and conservatory glass
- Anti-ram-raid glazing
- Anti-bandit glass
- Toughened safety glass
- Counter and reception security screens
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.