Security double-glazed units in Oxfordshire

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

Budget £174 to £594 including VAT (£145 to £495 plus VAT) per unit for security double-glazed units in Oxfordshire, supplied and fitted. Larger panes, thicker makeups and difficult access cost more; the price is fixed in writing after the survey.

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

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
Warm-edge spacer bars in black, grey or white
Made to measure for each sash, light and door panel
24 mm, 28 mm and other overall thicknesses to suit frames

Covering Oxfordshire

We can arrange surveys and fitting anywhere in Oxfordshire, including Oxford and Banbury. Dates depend on installer availability. Choose your town below for local details.

Oxfordshire's college city and stone market towns such as Woodstock, Witney and Henley-on-Thames sit alongside business and science parks around Abingdon, Didcot and Bicester.

Typical settings for security double-glazed units:

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

Towns in Oxfordshire

Getting the right glass for your building

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.

What the rules say in 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

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

Security double-glazed units in Oxfordshire: questions

Which towns in Oxfordshire do you cover?

We can arrange work anywhere in Oxfordshire, including Oxford, Banbury, Abingdon, Bicester and Didcot, and in other towns across the area.

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.

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.

Other glazing in Oxfordshire

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