How much should I budget for security secondary glazing in Luton?
Our guide range for security secondary glazing in Luton is £594 to £1,794 including VAT (£495 to £1,495 plus VAT) per window, including fitting. The survey is free for new installations and your fixed price follows in writing.
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.
Choices you can make
- Suits sash, casement and arched openings
- Locks and catches that open from inside without a key
- Low-E glass for better insulation
- Laminated glass in slim aluminium frames
- Fixed within the reveal, leaving the original window untouched
- Vertical sliding, horizontal sliding, hinged and lift-out styles
Fitting in Luton and nearby
We can arrange security secondary glazing across Luton, the main centre for Bedfordshire, and in nearby towns including Dunstable, Harpenden and Hitchin.
Bedford's Victorian terraces and Luton's long shopping streets sit alongside 1960s to 1990s estates and newer uPVC-glazed developments around Leighton Buzzard and the M1 corridor.
Common uses:
- Offices in historic buildings
- Listed homes and buildings in conservation areas
- Ground-floor flats in converted townhouses
- Period sash windows with original glass
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.
Listed building consent
Internal secondary glazing is usually seen as reversible, but consent can still be needed. Check with the conservation officer first.
Consents and safety: England
Planning permission
Changing the glass in an existing window or shopfront does not usually need planning permission, because the building looks much the same afterwards. A new or altered shopfront, or security features added to the outside of a building, may need planning permission from the council. Bollards or barriers on the pavement need the highway authority's consent, which is normally the council.
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.
How it works
- Send sizes or use the quote tool
- Free survey at your Luton address
- Fixed price in writing
- Glass made, then fitted
Security secondary glazing in Luton: questions
Which areas near Luton do you cover?
We can arrange work in Luton and in nearby Dunstable (5 miles), Harpenden (5 miles) and Hitchin (7 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
Does secondary glazing reduce noise?
Yes, often noticeably, because of the air gap between the two panes. Laminated glass helps further.
Is secondary glazing safe for escape windows?
It can be, as long as it opens quickly from inside without a key. We design catches and handles for that.
Can I still open my sash windows?
Yes. Secondary glazing slides, hinges or lifts out so the original window can be opened and cleaned.
Security secondary glazing in nearby towns
- Dunstable5 miles
- Harpenden5 miles
- Hitchin7 miles
- Hemel Hempstead9 miles
- Stevenage9 miles
- St Albans10 miles
Other glazing in Luton
- Laminated security glass
- Anti-ram-raid glazing
- Patio and bifold door security glass
- Laminated glass retrofit
- Kiosk and booth security glazing
- Security glazed doors and screens
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