How much should I budget for security double-glazed units in Newbury?
Typical prices for security double-glazed units in Newbury 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
- Warm-edge spacer bars in black, grey or white
- Obscure and decorative glass for bathrooms and doors
- Low-E coating and argon fill for insulation
- Security glazing tape or clips where beads are external
- Made to measure for each sash, light and door panel
- 24 mm, 28 mm and other overall thicknesses to suit frames
Fitting in Newbury and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting in Newbury and across the RG14 postcode district, as well as in nearby Thatcham (3 miles) and Basingstoke (14 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
Berkshire pairs the glass-fronted offices of Reading, Slough and Bracknell with Victorian and Edwardian housing and listed riverside buildings in Windsor and Eton.
Common uses:
- Ground-floor and basement windows
- Replacing misted or damaged units
- Windows in flats on walkways and balconies
- Patio doors and bifolds
What to think about first
Which pane is laminated
Laminating the inner pane is the usual security choice. Laminating both panes adds protection on high-risk elevations.
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.
Consents and safety: 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
- Guide price online or by phone
- Survey in Newbury
- Accept the fixed quote
- Fitted by glaziers working under our contract
Security double-glazed units in Newbury: questions
Do you cover Thatcham as well as Newbury?
Yes. As well as Newbury, we can arrange surveys in nearby Thatcham, Basingstoke and Didcot. Dates depend on installer availability.
Will a laminated unit be heavier?
A little. A laminated pane weighs about the same as a solid sheet of the same thickness. On large opening sashes we check hinges and friction stays.
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.
Security double-glazed units in nearby towns
Other glazing in Newbury
- Laminated roof and conservatory glass
- Blast-resistant glazing
- Laminated security glass
- Display case security glass
- Safety glazing for schools and public buildings
- Security glass for home windows
Tell us about the glazing and we will come back with a guide price.