Security double-glazed units in St Albans

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

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

What you can specify

Warm-edge spacer bars in black, grey or white
Obscure and decorative glass for bathrooms and doors
Made to measure for each sash, light and door panel
24 mm, 28 mm and other overall thicknesses to suit frames
Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
Laminated inner pane, outer pane or both

Fitting in St Albans and nearby

We arrange surveys and fitting in St Albans and across the AL1 postcode district, as well as in nearby Harpenden (5 miles) and Hatfield (5 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:

Replacing misted or damaged units
Windows in flats on walkways and balconies
Glazed back and side doors
Ground-floor and basement windows

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.

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.

What the rules say 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.

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 St Albans
Accept the fixed quote
Fitted by glaziers working under our contract

Security double-glazed units in St Albans: questions

Do you cover Harpenden as well as St Albans?

Yes. As well as St Albans, we can arrange surveys in nearby Harpenden, Hatfield and Hemel Hempstead. Dates depend on installer availability.

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.

Do security units reduce noise?

Laminated glass already damps sound better than plain glass, and acoustic interlayers improve it further, which helps on busy roads.

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 St Albans

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