How much should I budget for security secondary glazing in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray?
As a guide, allow £594 to £1,794 including VAT (£495 to £1,495 plus VAT) per window for security secondary glazing in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray, supplied and fitted. Size, glass makeup, access and frame condition move the price, which is confirmed in writing after the free survey.
Security secondary glazing is a separate slim window fitted on the room side of an existing window, glazed with laminated glass so it forms a second barrier. It leaves the original window untouched outside, which makes it a common choice for listed buildings, conservation areas and period sash windows.
What you can specify
- Locks and catches that open from inside without a key
- Laminated glass in slim aluminium frames
- Low-E glass for better insulation
- Suits sash, casement and arched openings
- Colour-matched frames to suit the room
- Noise and draught reduction
Covering Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray
We can arrange surveys and fitting anywhere in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray, including Aberdeen and Elgin. Dates depend on installer availability. Choose your town below for local details.
This area runs from Aberdeen's granite city-centre offices and shops to Aberdeenshire towns such as Inverurie and Peterhead and Elgin in Moray, with hard North Sea weather on the coast.
Common uses:
- Offices in historic buildings
- Ground-floor flats in converted townhouses
- Homes on busy roads wanting noise reduction
- Listed homes and buildings in conservation areas
Towns in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray
What to think about first
Frame colour and sightlines
Slim frames that line up with the existing meeting rails make the secondary glazing almost invisible from outside.
Escape and ventilation
On windows used for escape, the secondary glazing must open quickly from inside without a key or tool.
Consents and safety: Scotland
Listed buildings and conservation areas
Listed buildings in Scotland need listed building consent from the council for works affecting their character, which can include historic glass, glazing bars and sash windows. Historic Environment Scotland is consulted on some cases and publishes guidance on traditional windows. Conservation areas bring extra scrutiny of shopfronts and external changes.
Planning permission
Under the Scottish planning system the council decides whether a new or altered shopfront needs planning permission; changing the glass in an existing frame usually does not. Bollards or barriers in a road or footway need consent from the roads authority, which is normally the council.
How it works
- Guide price online or by phone
- Survey in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray
- Accept the fixed quote
- Fitted by glaziers working under our contract
Security secondary glazing in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray: questions
Which towns in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray do you cover?
We can arrange work anywhere in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray, including Aberdeen, Elgin, Fraserburgh, Inverurie and Peterhead, and in other towns across the area.
Does secondary glazing reduce noise?
Yes, often noticeably, because of the air gap between the two panes. Laminated glass helps further.
Can I still open my sash windows?
Yes. Secondary glazing slides, hinges or lifts out so the original window can be opened and cleaned.
Will secondary glazing cause condensation?
A well-fitted unit usually reduces condensation on the inner pane. Some ventilation of the gap may be needed, which we discuss at the survey.
Other glazing in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray
- Toughened safety glass
- Blast-resistant glazing
- Bullet-resistant glass
- Security glass for doors
- Anti-bandit glass
- Safety glazing for schools and public buildings
Tell us about the glazing and we will come back with a guide price.