Security double-glazed units in Surbiton

What should security double-glazed units cost in Surbiton?

Expect £174 to £594 including VAT (£145 to £495 plus VAT) per unit for security double-glazed units in Surbiton. 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.

Choices you can make

Security glazing tape or clips where beads are external
Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
24 mm, 28 mm and other overall thicknesses to suit frames
Obscure and decorative glass for bathrooms and doors
Laminated inner pane, outer pane or both
Made to measure for each sash, light and door panel

Fitting in Surbiton and nearby

We can arrange security double-glazed units anywhere in Surbiton, and in nearby New Malden, Esher and Hampton. 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.

Good candidates for security double-glazed units:

Patio doors and bifolds
Replacing misted or damaged units
Ground-floor and basement windows
Glazed back and side doors

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.

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.

Glazing rules in England

England

Safety glass in critical locations

In England, section 5 of Approved Document K treats glazing in doors and in side panels within 300 mm of a door edge, from floor level up to 1,500 mm, and any other glazing below 800 mm, as a critical location. Glass there should break safely, be robust, or be guarded. Laminated or toughened glass meeting BS EN 12600 class 3 is the usual answer, rising to class 2 for door and side-panel panes wider than 900 mm.

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

Send sizes or use the quote tool
Free survey at your Surbiton address
Fixed price in writing
Glass made, then fitted

Security double-glazed units in Surbiton: questions

Which areas near Surbiton do you cover?

We can arrange work in Surbiton and in nearby New Malden (2 miles), Esher (3 miles) and Hampton (3 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.

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.

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.

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