How much does patio and bifold door security glass cost in Basingstoke?
Expect £354 to £1,074 including VAT (£295 to £895 plus VAT) per pane for patio and bifold door security glass in Basingstoke. 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.
Glass and fitting options
- Security tape on externally beaded frames
- Units sized for sliding, French and bifold doors
- Anti-lift and lock checks on sliding doors
- Glass lifters and enough installers for heavy panes
- Integral blind units replaced like for like where possible
- Roller, carriage and hinge adjustment after fitting
Fitting in Basingstoke and nearby
From the RG21 district we also cover Fleet (11 miles) and Thatcham (12 miles). Survey dates depend on installer availability.
Hampshire covers the port-city shops and offices of Southampton and Portsmouth, Winchester's listed centre, and commuter estates around Basingstoke, Eastleigh and Fareham.
Typical places for patio and bifold door security glass:
- French doors onto gardens
- Bifold doors in kitchen extensions
- Doors hidden from the street by fences or hedges
- Sliding patio doors at the back of a house
Things to decide before you order
Integral blinds
Units with blinds inside the glass can be made with a laminated pane, but lead times are longer.
Laminated inner or both panes
A laminated inner pane is the usual security upgrade. On very exposed doors both panes can be laminated.
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.
Security rules for new homes
Approved Document Q has applied to new homes in England since 1 October 2015. Easily accessible doors and windows, meaning any part within 2 m vertically of the ground or another accessible surface, should meet PAS 24 or an equivalent, and glazing in doors and in windows within 400 mm of a door should be laminated to at least BS EN 356 P1A. It does not apply when you change the glass in an existing home, although it is a sensible benchmark.
How it works
- Postcode and a few photos
- On-site survey
- Fixed written price and lead time
- Fit, check and explain
Patio and bifold door security glass in Basingstoke: questions
Can you survey in Basingstoke and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in Basingstoke, Fleet and Thatcham are booked around installer availability.
Can you replace just one pane of a bifold?
Yes. Each leaf takes its own unit, so we can upgrade one leaf or all of them.
Is patio door glass already safety glass?
It should be, because doors are critical locations. Most is toughened, which is safe but not secure. Adding a laminated pane makes it both.
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.
Patio and bifold door security glass in nearby towns
Other glazing in Basingstoke
- Misted unit replacement with laminated glass
- Counter and reception security screens
- Laminated glass retrofit
- Safety glazing for schools and public buildings
- Security glass for home windows
- Security double-glazed units
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.