How much should I budget for security glass for home windows in Fleet?
Budget £162 to £474 including VAT (£135 to £395 plus VAT) per window for security glass for home windows in Fleet, 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 you can specify
- Laminated inner pane in new sealed units
- Same overall thickness as your current units where possible
- Frames, handles and locks left in place
- Works with uPVC, aluminium and timber frames
- Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
- Obscure glass for bathrooms and landings
Fitting in Fleet and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting in Fleet and across the GU51 postcode district, as well as in nearby Farnborough (3 miles) and Aldershot (4 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
Hampshire covers the port-city shops and offices of Southampton and Portsmouth, Winchester's listed centre, and commuter estates around Basingstoke, Eastleigh and Fareham.
Common uses:
- Basement and lower-ground windows
- Bungalows, where every window is at ground level
- Ground-floor windows at the back of the house
- Flats on walkways and balconies
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.
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.
Consents and safety: 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.
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 Fleet
- Accept the fixed quote
- Fitted by glaziers working under our contract
Security glass for home windows in Fleet: questions
Do you cover Farnborough as well as Fleet?
Yes. As well as Fleet, we can arrange surveys in nearby Farnborough, Aldershot and Yateley. 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.
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.
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.
Security glass for home windows in nearby towns
Other glazing in Fleet
- Safety glazing for schools and public buildings
- Blast-resistant glazing
- Bullet-resistant glass
- Anti-bandit glass
- Security double-glazed units
- Glazing bead security upgrades
Tell us about the glazing and we will come back with a guide price.
