Security double-glazed units in Wigston: what will it cost?
Guide prices for security double-glazed units in Wigston 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 goes into security double-glazed units
- Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
- Low-E coating and argon fill for insulation
- Laminated inner pane, outer pane or both
- Made to measure for each sash, light and door panel
- Security glazing tape or clips where beads are external
- Obscure and decorative glass for bathrooms and doors
Fitting in Wigston and nearby
Surveys in Wigston (LE18) are booked around installer availability. We also cover nearby Oadby (2 miles), Leicester (4 miles) and Market Harborough (10 miles).
Leicestershire combines Leicester's city-centre and suburban shopping streets and Victorian terraces with market towns such as Loughborough, Hinckley and Market Harborough.
Typical settings for security double-glazed units:
- Patio doors and bifolds
- Glazed back and side doors
- Windows in flats on walkways and balconies
- Replacing misted or damaged units
Getting the right glass for your building
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.
What the rules say in 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.
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
- Send sizes or use the quote tool
- Free survey at your Wigston address
- Fixed price in writing
- Glass made, then fitted
Security double-glazed units in Wigston: questions
Can you survey in Wigston and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in Wigston, Oadby and Leicester are booked around installer availability.
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.
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.
Security double-glazed units in nearby towns
- Oadby2 miles
- Leicester4 miles
- Market Harborough10 miles
- Hinckley12 miles
- Loughborough14 miles
- Coalville15 miles
Other glazing in Wigston
- Security glazed doors and screens
- Security glass for doors
- Kiosk and booth security glazing
- Display case security glass
- Shopfront security glass
- Security glass for home windows
Ready for a price? Use the form or call 0800 088 6248.