How much should I budget for security double-glazed units in West Glamorgan?
As a guide, allow £174 to £594 including VAT (£145 to £495 plus VAT) per unit for security double-glazed units in West Glamorgan, 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.
Specification at a glance
- Made to measure for each sash, light and door panel
- Warm-edge spacer bars in black, grey or white
- Obscure and decorative glass for bathrooms and doors
- Security glazing tape or clips where beads are external
- Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
- Low-E coating and argon fill for insulation
Covering West Glamorgan
We can arrange surveys and fitting anywhere in West Glamorgan, including Swansea and Neath. Dates depend on installer availability. Choose your town below for local details.
West Glamorgan centres on Swansea's city centre, SA1 waterfront offices and Victorian terraces, with the town centres of Neath and Port Talbot and Gower villages to the west.
Common uses:
- Windows in flats on walkways and balconies
- Ground-floor and basement windows
- Patio doors and bifolds
- Glazed back and side doors
Towns in West Glamorgan
What to think about first
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.
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: Wales
Security rules for new homes
Wales introduced its own Approved Document Q for new homes, in force from 1 November 2018, and it applies to newly erected dwellings only. It follows a similar approach to England's, with PAS 24 referenced for easily accessible doors and windows and laminated glass to BS EN 356 P1A in doors and nearby windows. It does not apply to changing the glass in an existing home.
Replacing glass in an existing frame
Welsh Government guidance says building regulations have applied to replacement glazing since 1 April 2002, which covers replacing windows and doors. Swapping only the glass or a sealed unit in an existing frame is generally treated as a repair. New glass in a critical location should still be safety glass, and the council's building control team can confirm anything unclear.
How it works
- Tell us about the glazing
- Survey, measuring and frame check
- Written quote naming the glass
- Fitting and handover
Security double-glazed units in West Glamorgan: questions
Which towns in West Glamorgan do you cover?
We can arrange work anywhere in West Glamorgan, including Swansea, Neath, Gorseinon and Port Talbot.
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.
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.
Other glazing in West Glamorgan
- Laminated glass retrofit
- Misted unit replacement with laminated glass
- Laminated security glass
- Security glazed doors and screens
- Broken glass replacement
- Security window film
Get a guide price now and book your free survey in West Glamorgan.