Security double-glazed units in Aberdeen: what will it cost?
Budget £174 to £594 including VAT (£145 to £495 plus VAT) per unit for security double-glazed units in Aberdeen, supplied and fitted. Larger panes, thicker makeups and difficult access cost more; the price is fixed in writing after the survey.
A security double-glazed unit is a sealed unit in which one or both panes are laminated glass, usually the inner pane, so the window keeps its insulation but resists being broken through. It fits the same frame as a standard unit and is the simplest way to add security to modern windows and doors.
Choices you can make
- Low-E coating and argon fill for insulation
- 24 mm, 28 mm and other overall thicknesses to suit frames
- Made to measure for each sash, light and door panel
- Obscure and decorative glass for bathrooms and doors
- Warm-edge spacer bars in black, grey or white
- Security glazing tape or clips where beads are external
Fitting in Aberdeen and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting in Aberdeen and across the AB10 postcode district. Tell us your postcode and we will offer dates.
This area runs from Aberdeen's granite city-centre offices and shops to Aberdeenshire towns such as Inverurie and Peterhead and Elgin in Moray, with hard North Sea weather on the coast.
Typical settings for security double-glazed units:
- Glazed back and side doors
- Replacing misted or damaged units
- Patio doors and bifolds
- Windows in flats on walkways and balconies
Getting the right glass for your building
Energy performance
Choosing low-E glass, argon and warm-edge spacers keeps the window as efficient as possible, often better than the unit being replaced.
Overall thickness
The new unit must suit the frame's glazing rebate. If your frames only take thin units, we use thinner laminates or adjust the beads.
What the rules say 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
- Guide price online or by phone
- Survey in Aberdeen
- Accept the fixed quote
- Fitted by glaziers working under our contract
Security double-glazed units in Aberdeen: questions
Do you cover Stonehaven as well as Aberdeen?
Yes. As well as Aberdeen, we can arrange work in nearby Stonehaven. Dates depend on installer availability.
Can I just replace the glass and keep my frames?
Yes, if the frames are sound. We measure each unit, make security units to the same size and fit them into your existing frames.
Which pane should be laminated?
Usually the inner pane, so smashing the outer pane does not create an opening. On doors and low panes the outer pane is normally toughened to meet safety rules.
How long do new units take?
Units are made to order after the survey. Lead times vary with glass type and size, and we confirm them when we quote.
Security double-glazed units in nearby towns
Other glazing in Aberdeen
- Broken glass replacement
- Counter and reception security screens
- Glazing bead security upgrades
- Toughened safety glass
- Security secondary glazing
- Laminated security glass
Tell us about the glazing and we will come back with a guide price.