Security double-glazed units in Battersea

How much should I budget for security double-glazed units in Battersea?

Guide prices for security double-glazed units in Battersea 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.

Choices you can make

24 mm, 28 mm and other overall thicknesses to suit frames
Obscure and decorative glass for bathrooms and doors
Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
Laminated inner pane, outer pane or both
Warm-edge spacer bars in black, grey or white
Security glazing tape or clips where beads are external

Fitting in Battersea and nearby

We can arrange security double-glazed units anywhere in Battersea, and in nearby Chelsea, Pimlico and Fulham. Tell us your postcode and we will offer dates.

Greater London has every kind of glazing, from Georgian sashes and Victorian bays in conservation areas to high-street shopfronts, office curtain walling and new-build flats.

Common uses:

Replacing misted or damaged units
Patio doors and bifolds
Glazed back and side doors
Windows in flats on walkways and balconies

What to think about first

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.

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: England

England

Listed buildings and conservation areas

In England, listed building consent from the council may be needed to replace historic glass such as crown or cylinder glass, or to alter glazing bars, sashes and frames. Historic England publishes guidance on traditional windows. Secondary glazing and window film are often easier to agree because they can be removed later, but the council's conservation officer makes the decision.

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 Battersea
Accept the fixed quote
Fitted by glaziers working under our contract

Security double-glazed units in Battersea: questions

Which areas near Battersea do you cover?

We can arrange work in Battersea and in nearby Chelsea (1 mile), Pimlico (1 mile) and Fulham (2 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.

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.

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.

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Other glazing in Battersea

Tell us about the glazing and we will come back with a guide price.