Security double-glazed units in Fulham

Security double-glazed units in Fulham: what will it cost?

As a guide, allow £174 to £594 including VAT (£145 to £495 plus VAT) per unit for security double-glazed units in Fulham, supplied and fitted. Size, glass makeup, access and frame condition move the price, which is confirmed in writing after the free survey.

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

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

Fitting in Fulham and nearby

We can arrange security double-glazed units anywhere in Fulham, and in nearby Chelsea, Putney and Battersea. 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.

Typical settings for security double-glazed units:

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

Getting the right glass for your building

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.

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.

What the rules say in 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 Fulham
Accept the fixed quote
Fitted by glaziers working under our contract

Security double-glazed units in Fulham: questions

Which areas near Fulham do you cover?

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

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Other glazing in Fulham

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