Security glass for home windows in Basingstoke: what will it cost?
Typical prices for security glass for home windows in Basingstoke 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.
Choices you can make
- Same overall thickness as your current units where possible
- Laminated inner pane in new sealed units
- Frames, handles and locks left in place
- Obscure glass for bathrooms and landings
- Security tape or clips on externally beaded windows
- Low-E glass and argon to keep rooms warm
Fitting in Basingstoke and nearby
We can arrange security glass for home windows anywhere in Basingstoke, and in nearby Fleet, Thatcham and Yateley. Tell us your postcode and we will offer dates.
Hampshire covers the port-city shops and offices of Southampton and Portsmouth, Winchester's listed centre, and commuter estates around Basingstoke, Eastleigh and Fareham.
Typical settings for security glass for home windows:
- Bungalows, where every window is at ground level
- Basement and lower-ground windows
- Ground-floor windows at the back of the house
- Windows beside flat roofs, porches and extensions
Getting the right glass for your building
Laminated inner or both panes
A laminated inner pane suits most homes. Laminating both panes adds protection on hidden elevations.
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
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
- Send sizes or use the quote tool
- Free survey at your Basingstoke address
- Fixed price in writing
- Glass made, then fitted
Security glass for home windows in Basingstoke: questions
Which areas near Basingstoke do you cover?
We can arrange work in Basingstoke and in nearby Fleet (11 miles), Thatcham (12 miles) and Yateley (12 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.
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.
Security glass for home windows in nearby towns
Other glazing in Basingstoke
- Kiosk and booth security glazing
- Anti-ram-raid glazing
- Toughened safety glass
- Security secondary glazing
- Shopfront security glass
- Security double-glazed units
Ready for a price? Use the form or call 0800 088 6248.