Security glass for home windows in Smethwick

What is the price of security glass for home windows in Smethwick?

As a guide, allow £162 to £474 including VAT (£135 to £395 plus VAT) per window for security glass for home windows in Smethwick, 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

Laminated inner pane in new sealed units
Frames, handles and locks left in place
Works with uPVC, aluminium and timber frames
Obscure glass for bathrooms and landings
Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
Same overall thickness as your current units where possible

Fitting in Smethwick and nearby

We arrange surveys and fitting in Smethwick and across the B66 postcode district, as well as in nearby West Bromwich (2 miles) and Birmingham (3 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.

The West Midlands spans Birmingham's city-centre offices and shopping streets, Coventry's post-war precincts, Black Country terraces and long suburban high streets in Wolverhampton and Dudley.

This glazing suits:

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

Questions we will ask at the survey

Laminated inner or both panes

A laminated inner pane suits most homes. Laminating both panes adds protection on hidden elevations.

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.

Building regulations and safety in England

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.

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.

How it works

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

Security glass for home windows in Smethwick: questions

Do you cover West Bromwich as well as Smethwick?

Yes. As well as Smethwick, we can arrange surveys in nearby West Bromwich, Birmingham and Halesowen. 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.

Can you match my obscure bathroom glass?

We can usually match common obscure patterns, or fit a laminated obscure glass with a similar look.

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Other glazing in Smethwick

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