How much should I budget for security double-glazed units in Newtownabbey?
Typical prices for security double-glazed units in Newtownabbey 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.
Specification at a glance
- Security glazing tape or clips where beads are external
- Warm-edge spacer bars in black, grey or white
- Made to measure for each sash, light and door panel
- Laminated inner pane, outer pane or both
- 24 mm, 28 mm and other overall thicknesses to suit frames
- Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
Fitting in Newtownabbey and nearby
Whether you are in central Newtownabbey or at the edge of the BT36 district, we can arrange a survey. Nearby Holywood and Belfast 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.
Common uses:
- Ground-floor and basement windows
- Glazed back and side doors
- Replacing misted or damaged units
- Windows in flats on walkways and balconies
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.
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.
Consents and safety: 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.
Replacing glass in an existing frame
Building regulations in Northern Ireland are administered by the eleven councils' building control services. Replacing only the glass in an existing frame is generally treated as a repair, while replacing whole windows or doors can be controlled work, so check with building control first. New glass in a critical location should be safety glass under Part V.
How it works
- Tell us about the glazing
- Survey, measuring and frame check
- Written quote naming the glass
- Fitting and handover
Security double-glazed units in Newtownabbey: questions
Do you cover Holywood as well as Newtownabbey?
Yes. As well as Newtownabbey, we can arrange surveys in nearby Holywood, Belfast and Carrickfergus. Dates depend on installer availability.
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.
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.
Security double-glazed units in nearby towns
Other glazing in Newtownabbey
- Glazing bead security upgrades
- Anti-bandit glass
- Security glass for home windows
- Laminated security glass
- Anti-ram-raid glazing
- Laminated roof and conservatory glass
Get a guide price now and book your free survey in Newtownabbey.