Security secondary glazing in March

What should security secondary glazing cost in March?

As a guide, allow £594 to £1,794 including VAT (£495 to £1,495 plus VAT) per window for security secondary glazing in March, 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.

Options for security secondary glazing in March

Laminated glass in slim aluminium frames
Colour-matched frames to suit the room
Fixed within the reveal, leaving the original window untouched
Low-E glass for better insulation
Noise and draught reduction
Locks and catches that open from inside without a key

Fitting in March and nearby

March is about 14 miles from Peterborough, the main centre for Cambridgeshire. We can survey and fit across the PE15 district and in nearby places such as Wisbech and Peterborough.

Cambridgeshire has listed college streets and shopfronts in Cambridge and Ely, Peterborough's Victorian terraces and modern retail, and science-park offices with large glazed facades.

Good candidates for security secondary glazing:

Period sash windows with original glass
Ground-floor flats in converted townhouses
Offices in historic buildings
Homes on busy roads wanting noise reduction

Before the glass is ordered

How it opens

Match the opening style to the original window so both can be opened, cleaned and used for ventilation.

Escape and ventilation

On windows used for escape, the secondary glazing must open quickly from inside without a key or tool.

Glazing rules in England

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.

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 secondary glazing in March: questions

Which areas near March do you cover?

We can arrange work in March and in nearby Wisbech (8 miles), Peterborough (14 miles) and King's Lynn (19 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.

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.

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.

Security secondary glazing in nearby towns

Other glazing in March

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