What should security glass for home windows cost in Broadstairs?
Our guide range for security glass for home windows in Broadstairs is £162 to £474 including VAT (£135 to £395 plus VAT) per window, including fitting. The survey is free for new installations and your fixed price follows in writing.
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
- Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
- Frames, handles and locks left in place
- Obscure glass for bathrooms and landings
- Low-E glass and argon to keep rooms warm
- Security tape or clips on externally beaded windows
- Same overall thickness as your current units where possible
Fitting in Broadstairs and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting in Broadstairs and across the CT10 postcode district, as well as in nearby Ramsgate (2 miles) and Margate (3 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
Kent ranges from Canterbury's listed city centre and the Regency fronts of Tunbridge Wells to the Medway towns, Ashford's growth estates and coastal Margate and Folkestone.
Good candidates for security glass for home windows:
- Basement and lower-ground windows
- Flats on walkways and balconies
- Ground-floor windows at the back of the house
- Windows beside flat roofs, porches and extensions
Before the glass is ordered
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.
Laminated inner or both panes
A laminated inner pane suits most homes. Laminating both panes adds protection on hidden elevations.
Glazing rules 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
- Guide price online or by phone
- Survey in Broadstairs
- Accept the fixed quote
- Fitted by glaziers working under our contract
Security glass for home windows in Broadstairs: questions
Do you cover Ramsgate as well as Broadstairs?
Yes. As well as Broadstairs, we can arrange surveys in nearby Ramsgate, Margate and Deal. 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.
Can you match my obscure bathroom glass?
We can usually match common obscure patterns, or fit a laminated obscure glass with a similar look.
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 Broadstairs
- Patio and bifold door security glass
- Laminated security glass
- Laminated roof and conservatory glass
- Blast-resistant glazing
- Security double-glazed units
- Toughened safety glass
Tell us about the glazing and we will come back with a guide price.