How much should I budget for security double-glazed units in Greenford?
Our guide range for security double-glazed units in Greenford is £174 to £594 including VAT (£145 to £495 plus VAT) per unit, including fitting. The survey is free for new installations and your fixed price follows in writing.
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.
What you can specify
- Low-E coating and argon fill for insulation
- Obscure and decorative glass for bathrooms and doors
- 24 mm, 28 mm and other overall thicknesses to suit frames
- Security glazing tape or clips where beads are external
- Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
- Laminated inner pane, outer pane or both
Fitting in Greenford and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting in Greenford and across the UB6 postcode district, as well as in nearby Northolt (1 mile) and Southall (2 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
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:
- Patio doors and bifolds
- Glazed back and side doors
- Ground-floor and basement windows
- Windows in flats on walkways and balconies
What to think about first
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.
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.
Consents and safety: England
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.
Replacing glass in an existing frame
Replacing only the glass or sealed unit in an existing frame is generally treated as a repair in England rather than notifiable building work. Replacing a whole window or door is notifiable and is normally certified through a competent person scheme or approved by building control. Either way, new glass in a critical location should still be safety glass.
How it works
- Send sizes or use the quote tool
- Free survey at your Greenford address
- Fixed price in writing
- Glass made, then fitted
Security double-glazed units in Greenford: questions
Do you cover Northolt as well as Greenford?
Yes. As well as Greenford, we can arrange surveys in nearby Northolt, Southall and Wembley. 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.
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.
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.
Security double-glazed units in nearby towns
Other glazing in Greenford
- Patio and bifold door security glass
- Security glazed doors and screens
- Glazing bead security upgrades
- Anti-ram-raid glazing
- Laminated roof and conservatory glass
- Broken glass replacement
Ready for a price? Use the form or call 0800 088 6248.