Security double-glazed units in Godalming

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

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

Choices you can make

Obscure and decorative glass for bathrooms and doors
Low-E coating and argon fill for insulation
Security glazing tape or clips where beads are external
Warm-edge spacer bars in black, grey or white
Laminated inner pane, outer pane or both
Made to measure for each sash, light and door panel

Fitting in Godalming and nearby

We can arrange security double-glazed units anywhere in Godalming, and in nearby Guildford, Aldershot and Farnham. Tell us your postcode and we will offer dates.

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:

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

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.

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.

What the rules say in England

England

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.

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

Send sizes or use the quote tool
Free survey at your Godalming address
Fixed price in writing
Glass made, then fitted

Security double-glazed units in Godalming: questions

Which areas near Godalming do you cover?

We can arrange work in Godalming and in nearby Guildford (4 miles), Aldershot (8 miles) and Farnham (8 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.

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.

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.

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