Security glass for home windows in Port Talbot: what will it cost?
Our guide range for security glass for home windows in Port Talbot 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 you can specify
- Security tape or clips on externally beaded windows
- Laminated inner pane in new sealed units
- Frames, handles and locks left in place
- Low-E glass and argon to keep rooms warm
- Same overall thickness as your current units where possible
- Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
Fitting in Port Talbot and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting in Port Talbot and across the SA13 postcode district, as well as in nearby Neath (5 miles) and Maesteg (6 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
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.
Typical settings for security glass for home windows:
- Basement and lower-ground windows
- Bungalows, where every window is at ground level
- Flats on walkways and balconies
- Windows beside flat roofs, porches and extensions
Getting the right glass for your building
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.
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 Wales
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.
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.
How it works
- Guide price online or by phone
- Survey in Port Talbot
- Accept the fixed quote
- Fitted by glaziers working under our contract
Security glass for home windows in Port Talbot: questions
Do you cover Neath as well as Port Talbot?
Yes. As well as Port Talbot, we can arrange surveys in nearby Neath, Maesteg and Swansea. 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.
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.
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 Port Talbot
- Misted unit replacement with laminated glass
- Display case security glass
- Bullet-resistant glass
- Security glass for doors
- Security double-glazed units
- Patio and bifold door security glass
Tell us about the glazing and we will come back with a guide price.