What is the price of security glass for home windows in Bicester?
As a guide, allow £162 to £474 including VAT (£135 to £395 plus VAT) per window for security glass for home windows in Bicester, supplied and fitted. Size, glass makeup, access and frame condition move the price, which is confirmed in writing after the free 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
- Frames, handles and locks left in place
- Low-E glass and argon to keep rooms warm
- Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
- Obscure glass for bathrooms and landings
- Security tape or clips on externally beaded windows
- Laminated inner pane in new sealed units
Fitting in Bicester and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting in Bicester and across the OX26 postcode district, as well as in nearby Oxford (11 miles) and Banbury (14 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
Oxfordshire's college city and stone market towns such as Woodstock, Witney and Henley-on-Thames sit alongside business and science parks around Abingdon, Didcot and Bicester.
This glazing suits:
- Bungalows, where every window is at ground level
- Flats on walkways and balconies
- Basement and lower-ground windows
- Windows beside flat roofs, porches and extensions
Questions we will ask at the survey
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.
Keep or replace frames
If the frames are sound, new glass is the cheaper upgrade. If they are failing, we will tell you so you can compare with new windows.
Building regulations and safety 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
- Send sizes or use the quote tool
- Free survey at your Bicester address
- Fixed price in writing
- Glass made, then fitted
Security glass for home windows in Bicester: questions
Do you cover Oxford as well as Bicester?
Yes. As well as Bicester, we can arrange surveys in nearby Oxford, Banbury and Aylesbury. Dates depend on 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.
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 Bicester
- Safety glazing for schools and public buildings
- Display case security glass
- Security glass for doors
- Patio and bifold door security glass
- Broken glass replacement
- Security glazed doors and screens
Ready for a price? Use the form or call 0800 088 6248.