Security double-glazed units in Canterbury

How much do security double-glazed units cost in Canterbury?

Guide prices for security double-glazed units in Canterbury are £174 to £594 including VAT (£145 to £495 plus VAT) per unit for supply and fitting. We confirm a fixed price in writing after a free survey, before any glass is ordered.

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

24 mm, 28 mm and other overall thicknesses to suit frames
Warm-edge spacer bars in black, grey or white
Laminated inner pane, outer pane or both
Low-E coating and argon fill for insulation
Obscure and decorative glass for bathrooms and doors
Made to measure for each sash, light and door panel

Fitting in Canterbury and nearby

We arrange surveys and fitting in Canterbury and across the CT1 postcode district, as well as in nearby Whitstable (6 miles) and Herne Bay (7 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.

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 places for security double-glazed units:

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

Things to decide before you order

Which pane is laminated

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

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.

Rules that apply 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.

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

Security double-glazed units in Canterbury: questions

Do you cover Whitstable as well as Canterbury?

Yes. As well as Canterbury, we can arrange surveys in nearby Whitstable, Herne Bay and Faversham. Dates depend on installer availability.

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.

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.

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Other glazing in Canterbury

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