Security double-glazed units in Broadstairs

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

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

Options for security double-glazed units in Broadstairs

Low-E coating and argon fill for insulation
Security glazing tape or clips where beads are external
24 mm, 28 mm and other overall thicknesses to suit frames
Made to measure for each sash, light and door panel
Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
Laminated inner pane, outer pane or both

Fitting in Broadstairs and nearby

Broadstairs is about 40 miles from Maidstone, the main centre for Kent. We can survey and fit across the CT10 district and in nearby places such as Ramsgate and Margate.

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.

Typical settings for security double-glazed units:

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

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.

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

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

Security double-glazed units in Broadstairs: questions

Which areas near Broadstairs do you cover?

We can arrange work in Broadstairs and in nearby Ramsgate (2 miles), Margate (3 miles) and Deal (9 miles). 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.

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.

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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