Security glass for home windows in Godalming

Security glass for home windows in Godalming: what will it cost?

Expect £162 to £474 including VAT (£135 to £395 plus VAT) per window for security glass for home windows in Godalming. 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.

Choices you can make

Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
Same overall thickness as your current units where possible
Laminated inner pane in new sealed units
Low-E glass and argon to keep rooms warm
Obscure glass for bathrooms and landings
Frames, handles and locks left in place

Fitting in Godalming and nearby

We can arrange security glass for home windows anywhere in Godalming, and in nearby Guildford, Aldershot and Farnham. Tell us your postcode and we will offer dates.

Surrey's commuter towns such as Guildford, Woking and Epsom mix Victorian and inter-war houses with modern glazed offices, while Farnham and Godalming have extensive conservation areas.

Typical settings for security glass for home windows:

Windows beside flat roofs, porches and extensions
Flats on walkways and balconies
Bungalows, where every window is at ground level
Basement and lower-ground windows

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.

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.

What the rules say in England

England

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.

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.

How it works

Guide price online or by phone
Survey in Godalming
Accept the fixed quote
Fitted by glaziers working under our contract

Security glass for home windows in Godalming: questions

Which areas near Godalming do you cover?

We can arrange work in Godalming and in nearby Guildford (4 miles), Aldershot (8 miles) and Farnham (8 miles). 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.

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.

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Other glazing in Godalming

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