Security double-glazed units in Berkhamsted

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

Our guide range for security double-glazed units in Berkhamsted 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.

Choices you can make

Security glazing tape or clips where beads are external
Laminated inner pane, outer pane or both
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
24 mm, 28 mm and other overall thicknesses to suit frames

Fitting in Berkhamsted and nearby

We can arrange security double-glazed units anywhere in Berkhamsted, and in nearby Chesham, Hemel Hempstead and Amersham. Tell us your postcode and we will offer dates.

Hertfordshire includes the historic centres of St Albans and Hertford, post-war new towns such as Stevenage and Hatfield, and Watford's shops and office parks along the M1.

Typical settings for security double-glazed units:

Ground-floor and basement windows
Windows in flats on walkways and balconies
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.

Which pane is laminated

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

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 Berkhamsted
Accept the fixed quote
Fitted by glaziers working under our contract

Security double-glazed units in Berkhamsted: questions

Which areas near Berkhamsted do you cover?

We can arrange work in Berkhamsted and in nearby Chesham (4 miles), Hemel Hempstead (5 miles) and Amersham (7 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.

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.

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.

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Other glazing in Berkhamsted

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