Security double-glazed units in Whitstable

How much should I budget for security double-glazed units in Whitstable?

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

What goes into security double-glazed units

Low-E coating and argon fill for insulation
Laminated inner pane, outer pane or both
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

Fitting in Whitstable and nearby

Surveys in Whitstable (CT5) are booked around installer availability. We also cover nearby Herne Bay (5 miles), Canterbury (6 miles) and Faversham (7 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.

Common uses:

Ground-floor and basement windows
Glazed back and side doors
Patio doors and bifolds
Windows in flats on walkways and balconies

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

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

Send sizes or use the quote tool
Free survey at your Whitstable address
Fixed price in writing
Glass made, then fitted