Security glass for home windows in Whitstable

What is the price of security glass for home windows in Whitstable?

Expect £162 to £474 including VAT (£135 to £395 plus VAT) per window for security glass for home windows in Whitstable. The written quote names the glass makeup, the price and the lead time before you commit.

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 goes into security glass for home windows

Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
Same overall thickness as your current units where possible
Low-E glass and argon to keep rooms warm
Obscure glass for bathrooms and landings
Security tape or clips on externally beaded windows
Works with uPVC, aluminium and timber frames

Fitting in Whitstable and nearby

Surveys in Whitstable (CT5) are booked around installer availability. We also cover nearby Herne Bay (5 miles), Canterbury (6 miles) and Faversham (7 miles).

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.

This glazing suits:

Flats on walkways and balconies
Bungalows, where every window is at ground level
Ground-floor windows at the back of the house
Basement and lower-ground windows

Questions we will ask at the survey

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.

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.

Building regulations and safety 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 Whitstable
Accept the fixed quote
Fitted by glaziers working under our contract

Security glass for home windows in Whitstable: questions

Can you survey in Whitstable and nearby towns?

Yes. Surveys in Whitstable, Herne Bay and Canterbury are booked around 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 Whitstable

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