How much should I budget for security double-glazed units in Smethwick?
Our guide range for security double-glazed units in Smethwick is £174 to £594 including VAT (£145 to £495 plus VAT) per unit, including fitting. The survey is free for new installations and your fixed price follows in writing.
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
- Low-E coating and argon fill for insulation
- Toughened outer pane where safety glass is required
- Obscure and decorative glass for bathrooms and doors
- 24 mm, 28 mm and other overall thicknesses to suit frames
Fitting in Smethwick and nearby
Whether you are in central Smethwick or at the edge of the B66 district, we can arrange a survey. Nearby West Bromwich and Birmingham are covered too.
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:
- Patio doors and bifolds
- Replacing misted or damaged units
- Glazed back and side doors
- Windows in flats on walkways and balconies
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: England
Safety glass in critical locations
In England, section 5 of Approved Document K treats glazing in doors and in side panels within 300 mm of a door edge, from floor level up to 1,500 mm, and any other glazing below 800 mm, as a critical location. Glass there should break safely, be robust, or be guarded. Laminated or toughened glass meeting BS EN 12600 class 3 is the usual answer, rising to class 2 for door and side-panel panes wider than 900 mm.
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
- Postcode and a few photos
- On-site survey
- Fixed written price and lead time
- Fit, check and explain
Security double-glazed units in Smethwick: questions
Do you cover West Bromwich as well as Smethwick?
Yes. As well as Smethwick, we can arrange surveys in nearby West Bromwich, Birmingham and Halesowen. Dates depend on 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.
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 Smethwick
- Laminated glass retrofit
- Security glazed doors and screens
- Security glass for home windows
- Toughened safety glass
- Patio and bifold door security glass
- Display case security glass
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.