Security double-glazed units in Reigate

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

Typical prices for security double-glazed units in Reigate are £174 to £594 including VAT (£145 to £495 plus VAT) per unit, supplied and fitted. Use the quote tool for a guide figure, then we survey and confirm a fixed price.

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

Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
Made to measure for each sash, light and door panel
24 mm, 28 mm and other overall thicknesses to suit frames
Laminated inner pane, outer pane or both
Security glazing tape or clips where beads are external
Warm-edge spacer bars in black, grey or white

Fitting in Reigate and nearby

We arrange surveys and fitting in Reigate and across the RH2 postcode district, as well as in nearby Redhill (2 miles) and Horley (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
Patio doors and bifolds
Glazed back and side doors
Windows in flats on walkways and balconies

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.

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.

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

Guide price online or by phone
Survey in Reigate
Accept the fixed quote
Fitted by glaziers working under our contract

Security double-glazed units in Reigate: questions

Do you cover Redhill as well as Reigate?

Yes. As well as Reigate, we can arrange surveys in nearby Redhill, Horley and Banstead. Dates depend on installer availability.

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.

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.

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.

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Other glazing in Reigate

Tell us about the glazing and we will come back with a guide price.