Security double-glazed units in Hoddesdon: what will it cost?
As a guide, allow £174 to £594 including VAT (£145 to £495 plus VAT) per unit for security double-glazed units in Hoddesdon, supplied and fitted. Size, glass makeup, access and frame condition move the price, which is confirmed in writing after the free survey.
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
- Warm-edge spacer bars in black, grey or white
- Made to measure for each sash, light and door panel
- 24 mm, 28 mm and other overall thicknesses to suit frames
- Obscure and decorative glass for bathrooms and doors
- Security glazing tape or clips where beads are external
Fitting in Hoddesdon and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting in Hoddesdon and across the EN11 postcode district, as well as in nearby Hertford (4 miles) and Cheshunt (4 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
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:
- Windows in flats on walkways and balconies
- Patio doors and bifolds
- Replacing misted or damaged units
- Glazed back and side doors
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
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
- Guide price online or by phone
- Survey in Hoddesdon
- Accept the fixed quote
- Fitted by glaziers working under our contract
Security double-glazed units in Hoddesdon: questions
Do you cover Hertford as well as Hoddesdon?
Yes. As well as Hoddesdon, we can arrange surveys in nearby Hertford, Cheshunt and Waltham Abbey. 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.
Security double-glazed units in nearby towns
Other glazing in Hoddesdon
- Anti-ram-raid glazing
- Toughened safety glass
- Shopfront security glass
- Security glazed doors and screens
- Laminated glass retrofit
- Security glass for doors
Tell us about the glazing and we will come back with a guide price.