What should security double-glazed units cost in Ramsgate?
Expect £174 to £594 including VAT (£145 to £495 plus VAT) per unit for security double-glazed units in Ramsgate. 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
- Security glazing tape or clips where beads are external
- 24 mm, 28 mm and other overall thicknesses to suit frames
- Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
- Obscure and decorative glass for bathrooms and doors
- Warm-edge spacer bars in black, grey or white
- Made to measure for each sash, light and door panel
Fitting in Ramsgate and nearby
Whether you are in central Ramsgate or at the edge of the CT11 district, we can arrange a survey. Nearby Broadstairs and Margate 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.
Good candidates for security double-glazed units:
- Ground-floor and basement windows
- Glazed back and side doors
- Windows in flats on walkways and balconies
- Replacing misted or damaged units
Before the glass is ordered
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.
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.
Glazing rules in England
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.
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
- Postcode and a few photos
- On-site survey
- Fixed written price and lead time
- Fit, check and explain
Security double-glazed units in Ramsgate: questions
Do you cover Broadstairs as well as Ramsgate?
Yes. As well as Ramsgate, we can arrange surveys in nearby Broadstairs, Margate and Deal. Dates depend on installer availability.
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.
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.
Security double-glazed units in nearby towns
Other glazing in Ramsgate
- Security glass for home windows
- Security window film
- Security glazed doors and screens
- Shopfront security glass
- Counter and reception security screens
- Patio and bifold door security glass
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.