Security double-glazed units in Horley

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

As a guide, allow £174 to £594 including VAT (£145 to £495 plus VAT) per unit for security double-glazed units in Horley, supplied and fitted. Size, glass makeup, access and frame condition move the price, which is confirmed in writing after the free 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.

Glass and fitting options

Laminated inner pane, outer pane or both
Low-E coating and argon fill for insulation
Obscure and decorative glass for bathrooms and doors
Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
24 mm, 28 mm and other overall thicknesses to suit frames
Made to measure for each sash, light and door panel

Fitting in Horley and nearby

From the RH6 district we also cover Crawley (4 miles) and Redhill (5 miles). Survey 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:

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

Getting the right glass for your building

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.

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.

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.

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 Horley: questions

Can you survey in Horley and nearby towns?

Yes. Surveys in Horley, Crawley and Redhill 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.

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.

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 Horley

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