Security double-glazed units in Lichfield

How much do security double-glazed units cost in Lichfield?

Expect £174 to £594 including VAT (£145 to £495 plus VAT) per unit for security double-glazed units in Lichfield. 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

Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
Low-E coating and argon fill for insulation
Warm-edge spacer bars in black, grey or white
Obscure and decorative glass for bathrooms and doors
Laminated inner pane, outer pane or both
Made to measure for each sash, light and door panel

Fitting in Lichfield and nearby

Whether you are in central Lichfield or at the edge of the WS13 district, we can arrange a survey. Nearby Burntwood and Tamworth are covered too.

Staffordshire mixes Stoke-on-Trent's Victorian pottery-town terraces with Lichfield's cathedral quarter, Burton's brewery streets and newer estates around Tamworth and Cannock.

Typical places for security double-glazed units:

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

Things to decide before you order

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.

Which pane is laminated

Laminating the inner pane is the usual security choice. Laminating both panes adds protection on high-risk elevations.

Rules that apply in England

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.

Safety glass in critical locations

In England, section 5 of Approved Document K treats glazing in doors and in side panels within 300 mm of a door edge, from floor level up to 1,500 mm, and any other glazing below 800 mm, as a critical location. Glass there should break safely, be robust, or be guarded. Laminated or toughened glass meeting BS EN 12600 class 3 is the usual answer, rising to class 2 for door and side-panel panes wider than 900 mm.

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 Lichfield: questions

Do you cover Burntwood as well as Lichfield?

Yes. As well as Lichfield, we can arrange surveys in nearby Burntwood, Tamworth and Aldridge. Dates depend on installer availability.

Do security units reduce noise?

Laminated glass already damps sound better than plain glass, and acoustic interlayers improve it further, which helps on busy roads.

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.

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.

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Other glazing in Lichfield

Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.