Security double-glazed units in Guildford

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

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

What goes into security double-glazed units

Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
Made to measure for each sash, light and door panel
Security glazing tape or clips where beads are external
Low-E coating and argon fill for insulation
Laminated inner pane, outer pane or both
Obscure and decorative glass for bathrooms and doors

Fitting in Guildford and nearby

Surveys in Guildford (GU1) are booked around installer availability, as they are in nearby Godalming (4 miles) and Woking (6 miles).

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:

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

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.

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

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

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

Security double-glazed units in Guildford: questions

Can you survey in Guildford and nearby towns?

Yes. Surveys in Guildford, Godalming and Woking are booked around installer availability.

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.

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.

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.

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