What is the price of laminated glass retrofit in Kirkwall?
As a guide, laminated glass retrofit costs £174 to £534 including VAT (£145 to £445 plus VAT) per pane. Because work in Kirkwall is arranged individually, we confirm the full price, including any travel, in writing first.
A laminated glass retrofit replaces the glass in frames you already have with laminated glass or laminated sealed units, so an existing building gets much more resistance to break-in without the cost and disruption of new windows. It suits homes, offices and shops where the frames are still sound.
What goes into laminated glass retrofit
- Frames, finishes and locks unchanged
- Phased work by elevation or floor
- Survey of every frame before ordering
- Hinge, stay and roller adjustment after fitting
- Pane-by-pane record of glass fitted
- Matched to existing rebate depth and beads
Fitting in Kirkwall
Work in Kirkwall (KW15) is arranged individually. Send your postcode, sizes and a photo, and we will confirm what is possible and when.
The island groups have small stone-built towns such as Kirkwall, Lerwick and Stornoway and scattered rural properties, with exposed weather and ferry freight for every glass delivery.
This glazing suits:
- Offices with older glazing
- Blocks of flats with communal glazing
- Homes with sound uPVC or aluminium windows
- Shops wanting more security without a new frontage
Questions we will ask at the survey
Frame condition
If a frame is too shallow, damaged or weak, we will say so rather than fit heavier glass into it.
Which elevations first
Ground-floor, rear and hidden glass carries most of the risk, so it usually comes first.
Building regulations and safety in Scotland
Security rules for new homes
Standard 4.13 asks for doors and windows in new homes that are vulnerable to unlawful entry to be secure. Glazing that would let someone reach a lock from outside should be laminated or similarly robust, and easily accessible openable windows need a keyed lock or a keyless lock with laminated glass. It applies through the building warrant for new homes and conversions.
Safety glass in critical locations
In Scotland, standard 4.8 of the Building Standards technical handbooks covers glazing at risk of human impact. Panes within 800 mm of floor level, in a door leaf, or within 300 mm of a door leaf and up to 1.5 m above the floor should resist impact in line with BS 6262-4, or be guarded. Laminated and toughened glass are the usual ways to meet it.
How it works
- Send sizes, photos and your postcode
- We confirm what is possible and when
- Fixed price in writing
- Glass made, delivered and fitted
Laminated glass retrofit in Kirkwall: questions
Can you work in Kirkwall?
Work in Kirkwall is arranged individually because of travel. Send your postcode and details and we will confirm what is possible.
Can you do the work in phases?
Yes. Many customers start with the most exposed windows and do the rest later.
Is retrofitting cheaper than new windows?
Usually, yes, because frames, plastering and making good are not involved. It only makes sense where the frames are sound.
Will the windows look different?
No. The frames stay and the new glass is clear, unless you choose an obscure or tinted finish.
Other glazing in Kirkwall
- Security glazed doors and screens
- Security double-glazed units
- Laminated security glass
- Toughened safety glass
- Glazing bead security upgrades
- Laminated roof and conservatory glass
Send sizes and photos with the form, or call 0800 088 6248.