How much does patio and bifold door security glass cost in Christchurch?
Expect £354 to £1,074 including VAT (£295 to £895 plus VAT) per pane for patio and bifold door security glass in Christchurch. The written quote names the glass makeup, the price and the lead time before you commit.
Patio and bifold door security glass means fitting large sealed units with a laminated pane into sliding, French or bifolding doors. These doors are usually the biggest glass at the back of the house and out of view, so making the glass hold when it is struck closes one of the easiest routes in.
Choices you can make
- Integral blind units replaced like for like where possible
- Roller, carriage and hinge adjustment after fitting
- Anti-lift and lock checks on sliding doors
- Laminated inner pane with toughened outer pane
- Security tape on externally beaded frames
- Low-E, argon and solar control glass options
Fitting in Christchurch and nearby
We can arrange patio and bifold door security glass anywhere in Christchurch, and in nearby Bournemouth, New Milton and Poole. Tell us your postcode and we will offer dates.
Dorset covers Bournemouth and Poole's seafront hotels, offices and shopping streets, Georgian fronts in Weymouth, and stone market towns such as Dorchester, Bridport and Sherborne.
Typical places for patio and bifold door security glass:
- Doors hidden from the street by fences or hedges
- Ground-floor flats with doors onto terraces
- Sliding patio doors at the back of a house
- French doors onto gardens
Things to decide before you order
Laminated inner or both panes
A laminated inner pane is the usual security upgrade. On very exposed doors both panes can be laminated.
Door hardware
Glass is only part of the picture. Worn rollers, missing anti-lift blocks or old locks are often worth fixing at the same visit.
Rules that apply in England
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.
Planning permission
Changing the glass in an existing window or shopfront does not usually need planning permission, because the building looks much the same afterwards. A new or altered shopfront, or security features added to the outside of a building, may need planning permission from the council. Bollards or barriers on the pavement need the highway authority's consent, which is normally the council.
How it works
- Send sizes or use the quote tool
- Free survey at your Christchurch address
- Fixed price in writing
- Glass made, then fitted
Patio and bifold door security glass in Christchurch: questions
Which areas near Christchurch do you cover?
We can arrange work in Christchurch and in nearby Bournemouth (4 miles), New Milton (5 miles) and Poole (9 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
Do you work on aluminium bifolds?
Yes, on aluminium, uPVC and timber doors, provided the frame can take the new unit thickness.
Will laminated glass make my bifolds harder to open?
Units are slightly heavier. We adjust hinges, rollers and carriages after fitting so the doors run smoothly.
Can sliding doors be lifted out?
Older sliding doors without anti-lift blocks can be. We check for this at the survey and can fit blocks at the same visit.
Patio and bifold door security glass in nearby towns
Other glazing in Christchurch
- Commercial reglazing
- Blast-resistant glazing
- Toughened safety glass
- Safety glazing for schools and public buildings
- Security double-glazed units
- Laminated roof and conservatory glass
Ready for a price? Use the form or call 0800 088 6248.