Security double-glazed units in Portadown

What should security double-glazed units cost in Portadown?

Expect £174 to £594 including VAT (£145 to £495 plus VAT) per unit for security double-glazed units in Portadown. The written quote names the glass makeup, the price and the lead time before you commit.

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.

Options for security double-glazed units in Portadown

Laminated inner pane, outer pane or both
24 mm, 28 mm and other overall thicknesses to suit frames
Low-E coating and argon fill for insulation
Made to measure for each sash, light and door panel
Warm-edge spacer bars in black, grey or white
Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required

Fitting in Portadown and nearby

Portadown is about 3 miles from Craigavon, the main centre for County Armagh. We can survey and fit across the BT62 district and in nearby places such as Craigavon and Lurgan.

County Armagh centres on Armagh's Georgian city, with the town-centre shops and older terraces of Portadown and Lurgan and rural villages across the orchard county.

Good candidates for security double-glazed units:

Glazed back and side doors
Patio doors and bifolds
Windows in flats on walkways and balconies
Ground-floor and basement windows

Before the glass is ordered

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.

Which pane is laminated

Laminating the inner pane is the usual security choice. Laminating both panes adds protection on high-risk elevations.

Glazing rules in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

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.

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 Portadown: questions

Which areas near Portadown do you cover?

We can arrange work in Portadown and in nearby Craigavon (3 miles), Lurgan (5 miles) and Banbridge (9 miles). 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.

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Other glazing in Portadown

Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.