Security double-glazed units in Chatham

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

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

Warm-edge spacer bars in black, grey or white
Laminated inner pane, outer pane or both
Low-E coating and argon fill for insulation
Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
24 mm, 28 mm and other overall thicknesses to suit frames
Security glazing tape or clips where beads are external

Fitting in Chatham and nearby

Surveys in Chatham (ME4) are booked around installer availability. We also cover nearby Gillingham (1 mile), Rochester (1 mile) and Strood (2 miles).

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:

Ground-floor and basement windows
Patio doors and bifolds
Replacing misted or damaged units
Glazed back and side doors

Getting the right glass for your building

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.

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

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

Guide price online or by phone
Survey in Chatham
Accept the fixed quote
Fitted by glaziers working under our contract

Security double-glazed units in Chatham: questions

Can you survey in Chatham and nearby towns?

Yes. Surveys in Chatham, Gillingham and Rochester are booked around 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.

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.

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 Chatham

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