Security double-glazed units in Oldham

What should security double-glazed units cost in Oldham?

Typical prices for security double-glazed units in Oldham are £174 to £594 including VAT (£145 to £495 plus VAT) per unit, supplied and fitted. Use the quote tool for a guide figure, then we survey and confirm a fixed price.

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

Obscure and decorative glass for bathrooms and doors
Laminated inner pane, outer pane or both
Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
Security glazing tape or clips where beads are external
Low-E coating and argon fill for insulation
Made to measure for each sash, light and door panel

Fitting in Oldham and nearby

We arrange surveys and fitting in Oldham and across the OL1 postcode district, as well as in nearby Chadderton (1 mile) and Royton (2 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.

Greater Manchester mixes city-centre offices and converted mills with Victorian terraces in Salford, Oldham and Bolton, suburban high streets and large out-of-town retail parks.

Good candidates for security double-glazed units:

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

Before the glass is ordered

Which pane is laminated

Laminating the inner pane is the usual security choice. Laminating both panes adds protection on high-risk elevations.

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.

Glazing rules in England

England

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.

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.

How it works

Guide price online or by phone
Survey in Oldham
Accept the fixed quote
Fitted by glaziers working under our contract

Security double-glazed units in Oldham: questions

Do you cover Chadderton as well as Oldham?

Yes. As well as Oldham, we can arrange surveys in nearby Chadderton, Royton and Failsworth. 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.

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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Other glazing in Oldham

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