Security glass for home windows in Manchester

How much does security glass for home windows cost in Manchester?

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

Choices you can make

Low-E glass and argon to keep rooms warm
Same overall thickness as your current units where possible
Security tape or clips on externally beaded windows
Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
Obscure glass for bathrooms and landings
Laminated inner pane in new sealed units

Fitting in Manchester and nearby

We can arrange security glass for home windows across Manchester, the main centre for Greater Manchester, and in nearby towns including Salford, Failsworth and Droylsden.

Greater Manchester mixes city-centre offices and converted mills with Victorian terraces in Salford, Oldham and Bolton, suburban high streets and large out-of-town retail parks.

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.

Laminated inner or both panes

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

Rules that apply 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

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

Security glass for home windows in Manchester: questions

Which areas near Manchester do you cover?

We can arrange work in Manchester and in nearby Salford (2 miles), Failsworth (3 miles) and Droylsden (4 miles). 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.

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.

Can you match my obscure bathroom glass?

We can usually match common obscure patterns, or fit a laminated obscure glass with a similar look.

Security glass for home windows in nearby towns

Other glazing in Manchester

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