Security secondary glazing in Bodmin: what will it cost?
Budget £594 to £1,794 including VAT (£495 to £1,495 plus VAT) per window for security secondary glazing in Bodmin, supplied and fitted. Larger panes, thicker makeups and difficult access cost more; the price is fixed in writing after the 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.
Choices you can make
- Low-E glass for better insulation
- Vertical sliding, horizontal sliding, hinged and lift-out styles
- Colour-matched frames to suit the room
- Suits sash, casement and arched openings
- Laminated glass in slim aluminium frames
- Fixed within the reveal, leaving the original window untouched
Fitting in Bodmin and nearby
We can arrange security secondary glazing anywhere in Bodmin, and in nearby St Austell, Newquay and Truro. Tell us your postcode and we will offer dates.
Cornwall's granite and slate cottages, harbourside shops and holiday lets face salt-laden coastal weather, and towns such as Truro, Falmouth and St Ives have conservation areas in their centres.
Typical settings for security secondary glazing:
- Ground-floor flats in converted townhouses
- Homes on busy roads wanting noise reduction
- Period sash windows with original glass
- Listed homes and buildings in conservation areas
Getting the right glass for your building
Frame colour and sightlines
Slim frames that line up with the existing meeting rails make the secondary glazing almost invisible from outside.
How it opens
Match the opening style to the original window so both can be opened, cleaned and used for ventilation.
What the rules say in England
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.
Windows needed for escape
Approved Document B expects many habitable rooms in houses, particularly upstairs, to have an escape window with a clear opening of at least 0.33 m², at least 450 mm high and 450 mm wide, with the bottom of the opening no more than 1,100 mm above the floor. Changing the glass does not alter that, but locks, secondary glazing and film must not stop the window opening. Laminated glass is hard to break through, so escape always relies on the window opening.
How it works
- Send sizes or use the quote tool
- Free survey at your Bodmin address
- Fixed price in writing
- Glass made, then fitted
Security secondary glazing in Bodmin: questions
Which areas near Bodmin do you cover?
We can arrange work in Bodmin and in nearby St Austell (9 miles), Newquay (16 miles) and Truro (21 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.
Can I still open my sash windows?
Yes. Secondary glazing slides, hinges or lifts out so the original window can be opened and cleaned.
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.
Security secondary glazing in nearby towns
Other glazing in Bodmin
- Security window film
- Blast-resistant glazing
- Anti-bandit glass
- Counter and reception security screens
- Safety glazing for schools and public buildings
- Patio and bifold door security glass
Ready for a price? Use the form or call 0800 088 6248.