Security double-glazed units in Ashford, Kent

How much should I budget for security double-glazed units in Ashford, Kent?

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

Specification at a glance

Made to measure for each sash, light and door panel
Obscure and decorative glass for bathrooms and doors
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
Laminated inner pane, outer pane or both

Fitting in Ashford, Kent and nearby

Whether you are in central Ashford, Kent or at the edge of the TN24 district, we can arrange a survey. Nearby Faversham and Canterbury are covered too.

Kent ranges from Canterbury's listed city centre and the Regency fronts of Tunbridge Wells to the Medway towns, Ashford's growth estates and coastal Margate and Folkestone.

Common uses:

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

What to think about first

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.

Consents and safety: 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.

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

Tell us about the glazing
Survey, measuring and frame check
Written quote naming the glass
Fitting and handover

Security double-glazed units in Ashford, Kent: questions

Do you cover Faversham as well as Ashford, Kent?

Yes. As well as Ashford, Kent, we can arrange surveys in nearby Faversham, Canterbury and Folkestone. Dates depend on installer availability.

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.

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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