Security double-glazed units in Ballymoney: what will it cost?
Guide prices for security double-glazed units in Ballymoney are £174 to £594 including VAT (£145 to £495 plus VAT) per unit for supply and fitting. We confirm a fixed price in writing after a free survey, before any glass is ordered.
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.
Specification at a glance
- Security glazing tape or clips where beads are external
- Obscure and decorative glass for bathrooms and doors
- Low-E coating and argon fill for insulation
- Laminated inner pane, outer pane or both
- 24 mm, 28 mm and other overall thicknesses to suit frames
- Made to measure for each sash, light and door panel
Fitting in Ballymoney and nearby
Whether you are in central Ballymoney or at the edge of the BT53 district, we can arrange a survey. Nearby Coleraine and Ballymena are covered too.
County Antrim includes much of Belfast's Victorian commercial centre, Titanic Quarter offices and suburban high streets, plus Lisburn, Ballymena and the towns of the north coast.
Typical settings for security double-glazed units:
- Glazed back and side doors
- Windows in flats on walkways and balconies
- Ground-floor and basement windows
- Replacing misted or damaged units
Getting the right glass for your building
Which pane is laminated
Laminating the inner pane is the usual security choice. Laminating both panes adds protection on high-risk elevations.
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.
What the rules say in Northern Ireland
Safety glass in critical locations
In Northern Ireland, safety glazing is covered by Part V of the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012, with guidance in Technical Booklet V. It follows a critical-location approach similar to Great Britain, covering glazing in and beside doors and at low level. Laminated or toughened safety glass is the usual answer; building control at the council can confirm the detail.
Listed buildings and conservation areas
Listed buildings in Northern Ireland need listed building consent from the council for works affecting their character, which can include historic glass and sash windows. The Department for Communities' Historic Environment Division advises on these cases. Conservation areas bring extra scrutiny of shopfronts and external changes.
How it works
- Postcode and a few photos
- On-site survey
- Fixed written price and lead time
- Fit, check and explain
Security double-glazed units in Ballymoney: questions
Do you cover Coleraine as well as Ballymoney?
Yes. As well as Ballymoney, we can arrange surveys in nearby Coleraine, Ballymena and Limavady. 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.
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.
Do security units reduce noise?
Laminated glass already damps sound better than plain glass, and acoustic interlayers improve it further, which helps on busy roads.
Security double-glazed units in nearby towns
Other glazing in Ballymoney
- Security glazed doors and screens
- Shopfront security glass
- Laminated glass retrofit
- Laminated security glass
- Security window film
- Bullet-resistant glass
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.