How much should I budget for security double-glazed units in Birkenhead?
Typical prices for security double-glazed units in Birkenhead are £174 to £594 including VAT (£145 to £495 plus VAT) per unit, supplied and fitted. Use the quote tool for a guide figure, then we survey and confirm a fixed price.
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.
Choices you can make
- Laminated inner pane, outer pane or both
- Made to measure for each sash, light and door panel
- Warm-edge spacer bars in black, grey or white
- Obscure and decorative glass for bathrooms and doors
- Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
- Security glazing tape or clips where beads are external
Fitting in Birkenhead and nearby
We can arrange security double-glazed units anywhere in Birkenhead, and in nearby Liverpool, Wallasey and Bebington. Tell us your postcode and we will offer dates.
Merseyside has Liverpool's listed commercial centre and waterfront offices, Victorian terraces across the city and the Wirral, and suburban high streets in Southport and St Helens.
Common uses:
- Ground-floor and basement windows
- Windows in flats on walkways and balconies
- Patio doors and bifolds
- Glazed back and side doors
What to think about first
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.
Consents and safety: 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.
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 Birkenhead address
- Fixed price in writing
- Glass made, then fitted
Security double-glazed units in Birkenhead: questions
Which areas near Birkenhead do you cover?
We can arrange work in Birkenhead and in nearby Liverpool (2 miles), Wallasey (3 miles) and Bebington (3 miles). 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.
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 Birkenhead
- Shopfront security glass
- Security glazed doors and screens
- Display case security glass
- Bullet-resistant glass
- Security glass for doors
- Patio and bifold door security glass
Ready for a price? Use the form or call 0800 088 6248.