How much does security glass for home windows cost in Guildford?
Budget £162 to £474 including VAT (£135 to £395 plus VAT) per window for security glass for home windows in Guildford, supplied and fitted. Larger panes, thicker makeups and difficult access cost more; the price is fixed in writing after the 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 goes into security glass for home windows
- Obscure glass for bathrooms and landings
- Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
- Frames, handles and locks left in place
- Same overall thickness as your current units where possible
- Laminated inner pane in new sealed units
- Security tape or clips on externally beaded windows
Fitting in Guildford and nearby
Surveys in Guildford (GU1) are booked around installer availability, as they are in nearby Godalming (4 miles) and Woking (6 miles).
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 places for security glass for home windows:
- Basement and lower-ground windows
- Windows beside flat roofs, porches and extensions
- Ground-floor windows at the back of the house
- Flats on walkways and balconies
Things to decide before you order
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.
Laminated inner or both panes
A laminated inner pane suits most homes. Laminating both panes adds protection on hidden elevations.
Rules that apply in 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.
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.
How it works
- Guide price online or by phone
- Survey in Guildford
- Accept the fixed quote
- Fitted by glaziers working under our contract
Security glass for home windows in Guildford: questions
Can you survey in Guildford and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in Guildford, Godalming and Woking 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.
Can you match my obscure bathroom glass?
We can usually match common obscure patterns, or fit a laminated obscure glass with a similar look.
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.
Security glass for home windows in nearby towns
Other glazing in Guildford
- Laminated security glass
- Anti-ram-raid glazing
- Laminated roof and conservatory glass
- Security glass for doors
- Anti-bandit glass
- Toughened safety glass
Tell us about the glazing and we will come back with a guide price.