Security glass for home windows in West Glamorgan

How much should I budget for security glass for home windows in West Glamorgan?

Budget £162 to £474 including VAT (£135 to £395 plus VAT) per window for security glass for home windows in West Glamorgan, 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.

Choices you can make

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

Covering West Glamorgan

We can arrange surveys and fitting anywhere in West Glamorgan, including Swansea and Neath. Dates depend on installer availability. Choose your town below for local details.

West Glamorgan centres on Swansea's city centre, SA1 waterfront offices and Victorian terraces, with the town centres of Neath and Port Talbot and Gower villages to the west.

Common uses:

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

Towns in West Glamorgan

What to think about first

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.

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.

Consents and safety: Wales

Wales

Replacing glass in an existing frame

Welsh Government guidance says building regulations have applied to replacement glazing since 1 April 2002, which covers replacing windows and doors. Swapping only the glass or a sealed unit in an existing frame is generally treated as a repair. New glass in a critical location should still be safety glass, and the council's building control team can confirm anything unclear.

Windows needed for escape

Approved Document B for Wales sets out escape window provisions for homes broadly in line with England's, including minimum clear opening sizes and a maximum sill height. New glass does not change those, but locks, secondary glazing and film must leave an escape window able to open. Laminated glass is not designed to be broken out.

How it works

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

Security glass for home windows in West Glamorgan: questions

Which towns in West Glamorgan do you cover?

We can arrange work anywhere in West Glamorgan, including Swansea, Neath, Gorseinon and Port Talbot.

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.

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.

Other glazing in West Glamorgan

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