Security double-glazed units in Farnham: what will it cost?
Our guide range for security double-glazed units in Farnham 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 you can specify
- Security glazing tape or clips where beads are external
- Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
- Made to measure for each sash, light and door panel
- Low-E coating and argon fill for insulation
- 24 mm, 28 mm and other overall thicknesses to suit frames
- Obscure and decorative glass for bathrooms and doors
Fitting in Farnham and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting in Farnham and across the GU9 postcode district, as well as in nearby Aldershot (3 miles) and Fleet (5 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
Surrey's commuter towns such as Guildford, Woking and Epsom mix Victorian and inter-war houses with modern glazed offices, while Farnham and Godalming have extensive conservation areas.
Typical settings for security double-glazed units:
- Replacing misted or damaged units
- Windows in flats on walkways and balconies
- Patio doors and bifolds
- Ground-floor and basement windows
Getting the right glass for your building
Overall thickness
The new unit must suit the frame's glazing rebate. If your frames only take thin units, we use thinner laminates or adjust the beads.
Which pane is laminated
Laminating the inner pane is the usual security choice. Laminating both panes adds protection on high-risk elevations.
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.
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.
How it works
- Guide price online or by phone
- Survey in Farnham
- Accept the fixed quote
- Fitted by glaziers working under our contract
Security double-glazed units in Farnham: questions
Do you cover Aldershot as well as Farnham?
Yes. As well as Farnham, we can arrange surveys in nearby Aldershot, Fleet and Farnborough. 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.
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.
Security double-glazed units in nearby towns
Other glazing in Farnham
- Security glazed doors and screens
- Security glass for doors
- Display case security glass
- Laminated roof and conservatory glass
- Shopfront security glass
- Security window film
Tell us about the glazing and we will come back with a guide price.