Security double-glazed units in Tyne and Wear

How much should I budget for security double-glazed units in Tyne and Wear?

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

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

Covering Tyne and Wear

We can arrange surveys and fitting anywhere in Tyne and Wear, including Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland. Dates depend on installer availability. Choose your town below for local details.

Tyne and Wear covers Newcastle's Grainger Town stone streets and quayside offices, the town centres of Sunderland and Gateshead, and large inter-war and post-war housing estates.

Common uses:

Windows in flats on walkways and balconies
Glazed back and side doors
Ground-floor and basement windows
Replacing misted or damaged units

Towns in Tyne and Wear

What to think about first

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.

Which pane is laminated

Laminating the inner pane is the usual security choice. Laminating both panes adds protection on high-risk elevations.

Consents and safety: 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.

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 Tyne and Wear
Accept the fixed quote
Fitted by glaziers working under our contract

Security double-glazed units in Tyne and Wear: questions

Which towns in Tyne and Wear do you cover?

We can arrange work anywhere in Tyne and Wear, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, South Shields, Gateshead and Washington, and in other towns across the area.

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.

Other glazing in Tyne and Wear

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