Security double-glazed units in Notting Hill: what will it cost?
Guide prices for security double-glazed units in Notting Hill 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.
What you can specify
- 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
- Obscure and decorative glass for bathrooms and doors
- Warm-edge spacer bars in black, grey or white
Fitting in Notting Hill and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting in Notting Hill and across the W11 postcode district, as well as in nearby Shepherds Bush (1 mile) and Willesden (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.
Typical settings for security double-glazed units:
- Windows in flats on walkways and balconies
- Glazed back and side doors
- Ground-floor and basement windows
- Patio doors and bifolds
Getting the right glass for your building
Which pane is laminated
Laminating the inner pane is the usual security choice. Laminating both panes adds protection on high-risk elevations.
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.
What the rules say in 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 Notting Hill
- Accept the fixed quote
- Fitted by glaziers working under our contract
Security double-glazed units in Notting Hill: questions
Do you cover Shepherds Bush as well as Notting Hill?
Yes. As well as Notting Hill, we can arrange surveys in nearby Shepherds Bush, Willesden and Fulham. 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.
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.
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Other glazing in Notting Hill
- Blast-resistant glazing
- Glazing bead security upgrades
- Security glazed doors and screens
- Patio and bifold door security glass
- Shopfront security glass
- Counter and reception security screens
Tell us about the glazing and we will come back with a guide price.