How much should I budget for security glass for home windows in Caerphilly?
Our guide range for security glass for home windows in Caerphilly 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 goes into security glass for home windows
- Works with uPVC, aluminium and timber frames
- Obscure glass for bathrooms and landings
- Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
- Laminated inner pane in new sealed units
- Frames, handles and locks left in place
- Security tape or clips on externally beaded windows
Fitting in Caerphilly and nearby
Surveys in Caerphilly (CF83) are booked around installer availability. We also cover nearby Risca (6 miles), Pontypridd (6 miles) and Cardiff (7 miles).
Mid Glamorgan covers the valley towns of Merthyr Tydfil, Pontypridd and Aberdare with their long terraced streets, Bridgend's town centre and retail parks, and newer estates near the M4.
Common uses:
- Windows beside flat roofs, porches and extensions
- Ground-floor windows at the back of the house
- Bungalows, where every window is at ground level
- Basement and lower-ground windows
What to think about first
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.
Consents and safety: Wales
Safety glass in critical locations
In Wales, safety glazing is covered by Approved Document N (glazing) under the Welsh Building Regulations rather than Approved Document K. Glass in doors up to 1,500 mm above the floor, in panes within 300 mm of a door up to 1,500 mm, and in other glazing below 800 mm should be safety glass or protected. Laminated and toughened glass are the usual choices.
Security rules for new homes
Wales introduced its own Approved Document Q for new homes, in force from 1 November 2018, and it applies to newly erected dwellings only. It follows a similar approach to England's, with PAS 24 referenced for easily accessible doors and windows and laminated glass to BS EN 356 P1A in doors and nearby windows. It does not apply to changing the glass in an existing home.
How it works
- Guide price online or by phone
- Survey in Caerphilly
- Accept the fixed quote
- Fitted by glaziers working under our contract
Security glass for home windows in Caerphilly: questions
Can you survey in Caerphilly and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in Caerphilly, Risca and Pontypridd are booked around installer availability.
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.
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.
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.
Security glass for home windows in nearby towns
Other glazing in Caerphilly
- Security window film
- Security glass for doors
- Security double-glazed units
- Patio and bifold door security glass
- Glazing bead security upgrades
- Security glazed doors and screens
Tell us about the glazing and we will come back with a guide price.