Laminated security glass in Portsmouth

What is the price of laminated security glass in Portsmouth?

As a guide, allow £174 to £594 including VAT (£145 to £495 plus VAT) per pane for laminated security glass in Portsmouth, supplied and fitted. Size, glass makeup, access and frame condition move the price, which is confirmed in writing after the free survey.

Laminated security glass is made by bonding two or more sheets of glass to a plastic interlayer, usually PVB, under heat and pressure. When it is struck the glass cracks but the fragments stay stuck to the interlayer, so the pane keeps filling the opening and has to be attacked again and again before anyone can get through.

What goes into laminated security glass

PVB interlayers from 0.38 mm to 1.52 mm, or stiffer ionoplast interlayers
Blocks most UV light, which slows fading of furniture and stock
Classes from P1A to P5A under BS EN 356, with heavier P6B to P8B options
Breaks safely, meeting impact classes used for critical locations
Single panes or the inner or outer pane of a sealed unit
Cut to size on site or in the factory, unlike toughened glass

Fitting in Portsmouth and nearby

Surveys in Portsmouth (PO5) are booked around installer availability. We also cover nearby Gosport (2 miles), Fareham (5 miles) and Havant (6 miles).

Hampshire covers the port-city shops and offices of Southampton and Portsmouth, Winchester's listed centre, and commuter estates around Basingstoke, Eastleigh and Fareham.

This glazing suits:

Rooflights and overhead glazing
Low-level glass in homes, schools and offices
Ground-floor windows that face a garden or alley
Shop windows and glazed shop doors

Questions we will ask at the survey

Which security class

P2A suits most homes and many offices. Higher-risk shops, stockrooms and cash areas usually move up to P4A, or to the anti-bandit P6B to P8B classes.

Frame and rebate depth

Thicker laminates need a deeper glazing rebate and stronger beads. We check what your frames will take before anything is ordered.

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

Send sizes or use the quote tool
Free survey at your Portsmouth address
Fixed price in writing
Glass made, then fitted

Laminated security glass in Portsmouth: questions

Can you survey in Portsmouth and nearby towns?

Yes. Surveys in Portsmouth, Gosport and Fareham are booked around installer availability.

Will laminated glass fit my existing windows?

Usually. A laminated pane or a sealed unit with a laminated inner pane is made to the same overall thickness as your current glass where the frame allows. We check rebate depth, beads and hinges first.

Is laminated glass the same as safety glass?

Laminated glass is one type of safety glass, because it breaks safely and stays in place. Toughened glass is the other common type. Only laminated glass also gives real resistance to someone trying to break through.

Can laminated glass be cut to size?

Yes. Unlike toughened glass, laminated glass can be cut after it is made, which helps with odd shapes and quick replacements. The edges are finished and kept dry in the frame to protect the interlayer.

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