How much should I budget for security double-glazed units in Ayrshire?
Typical prices for security double-glazed units in Ayrshire are £174 to £594 including VAT (£145 to £495 plus VAT) per unit, supplied and fitted. Use the quote tool for a guide figure, then we survey and confirm a fixed price.
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.
What you can specify
- Obscure and decorative glass for bathrooms and doors
- Laminated inner pane, outer pane or both
- Made to measure for each sash, light and door panel
- Low-E coating and argon fill for insulation
- 24 mm, 28 mm and other overall thicknesses to suit frames
- Warm-edge spacer bars in black, grey or white
Covering Ayrshire
We can arrange surveys and fitting anywhere in Ayrshire, including Kilmarnock and Ayr. Dates depend on installer availability. Choose your town below for local details.
Ayrshire mixes the shopping streets of Ayr and Kilmarnock with coastal towns such as Largs, Troon and Irvine that take Firth of Clyde weather, and rural villages inland.
Common uses:
- Patio doors and bifolds
- Glazed back and side doors
- Ground-floor and basement windows
- Windows in flats on walkways and balconies
Towns in Ayrshire
What to think about first
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.
Internal or external beads
If your beads are on the outside, we add security tape or clips so the unit cannot be lifted out after the beads are removed.
Consents and safety: 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.
Listed buildings and conservation areas
Listed buildings in Scotland need listed building consent from the council for works affecting their character, which can include historic glass, glazing bars and sash windows. Historic Environment Scotland is consulted on some cases and publishes guidance on traditional windows. Conservation areas bring extra scrutiny of shopfronts and external changes.
How it works
- Send sizes or use the quote tool
- Free survey at your Ayrshire address
- Fixed price in writing
- Glass made, then fitted
Security double-glazed units in Ayrshire: questions
Which towns in Ayrshire do you cover?
We can arrange work anywhere in Ayrshire, including Kilmarnock, Ayr, Irvine, Largs and Saltcoats, and in other towns across the area.
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.
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.
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.
Other glazing in Ayrshire
- Toughened safety glass
- Patio and bifold door security glass
- Laminated security glass
- Safety glazing for schools and public buildings
- Anti-bandit glass
- Laminated roof and conservatory glass
Ready for a price? Use the form or call 0800 088 6248.