Security glass for home windows in Winchester: what will it cost?
Guide prices for security glass for home windows in Winchester are £162 to £474 including VAT (£135 to £395 plus VAT) per window for supply and fitting. We confirm a fixed price in writing after a free survey, before any glass is ordered.
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.
Specification at a glance
- Frames, handles and locks left in place
- Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
- Laminated inner pane in new sealed units
- Obscure glass for bathrooms and landings
- Security tape or clips on externally beaded windows
- Works with uPVC, aluminium and timber frames
Fitting in Winchester and nearby
Whether you are in central Winchester or at the edge of the SO23 district, we can arrange a survey. Nearby Eastleigh and Southampton are covered too.
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:
- Windows beside flat roofs, porches and extensions
- Bungalows, where every window is at ground level
- Ground-floor windows at the back of the house
- Flats on walkways and balconies
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.
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.
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.
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
- Tell us about the glazing
- Survey, measuring and frame check
- Written quote naming the glass
- Fitting and handover
Security glass for home windows in Winchester: questions
Do you cover Eastleigh as well as Winchester?
Yes. As well as Winchester, we can arrange surveys in nearby Eastleigh, Southampton and Totton. 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.
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 Winchester
- Misted unit replacement with laminated glass
- Anti-ram-raid glazing
- Laminated roof and conservatory glass
- Glazing bead security upgrades
- Security glass for doors
- Security window film
Get a guide price now and book your free survey in Winchester.