Security double-glazed units in Solihull

What should security double-glazed units cost in Solihull?

Expect £174 to £594 including VAT (£145 to £495 plus VAT) per unit for security double-glazed units in Solihull. The written quote names the glass makeup, the price and the lead time before you commit.

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

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

Fitting in Solihull and nearby

Whether you are in central Solihull or at the edge of the B91 district, we can arrange a survey. Nearby Shirley 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.

Good candidates for security double-glazed units:

Windows in flats on walkways and balconies
Patio doors and bifolds
Glazed back and side doors
Replacing misted or damaged units

Before the glass is ordered

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.

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.

Glazing rules in 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.

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

Postcode and a few photos
On-site survey
Fixed written price and lead time
Fit, check and explain

Security double-glazed units in Solihull: questions

Do you cover Shirley as well as Solihull?

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

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.

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.

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Other glazing in Solihull

Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.