Security double-glazed units in Birmingham

How much should I budget for security double-glazed units in Birmingham?

Typical prices for security double-glazed units in Birmingham 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

Laminated inner pane, outer pane or both
Security glazing tape or clips where beads are external
24 mm, 28 mm and other overall thicknesses to suit frames
Warm-edge spacer bars in black, grey or white
Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
Low-E coating and argon fill for insulation

Fitting in Birmingham and nearby

We arrange surveys and fitting across Birmingham and the B1 postcode district, and in nearby Smethwick (3 miles), West Bromwich (5 miles) and Shirley.

The West Midlands spans Birmingham's city-centre offices and shopping streets, Coventry's post-war precincts, Black Country terraces and long suburban high streets in Wolverhampton and Dudley.

Common uses:

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

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

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.

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.

How it works

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

Security double-glazed units in Birmingham: questions

Do you cover Smethwick as well as Birmingham?

Yes. As well as Birmingham, we can arrange surveys in nearby Smethwick, West Bromwich and Shirley. Dates depend on installer availability.

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.

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.

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Other glazing in Birmingham

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