Security secondary glazing in Whitehaven

How much should I budget for security secondary glazing in Whitehaven?

Guide prices for security secondary glazing in Whitehaven are £594 to £1,794 including VAT (£495 to £1,495 plus VAT) per window for supply and fitting. We confirm a fixed price in writing after a free survey, before any glass is ordered.

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

Fixed within the reveal, leaving the original window untouched
Low-E glass for better insulation
Noise and draught reduction
Laminated glass in slim aluminium frames
Vertical sliding, horizontal sliding, hinged and lift-out styles
Locks and catches that open from inside without a key

Fitting in Whitehaven

We arrange surveys and fitting in Whitehaven and across the CA28 postcode district. Tell us your postcode and we will offer dates.

Cumbria's stone-built towns such as Kendal, Keswick and Penrith, Carlisle's Victorian centre and coastal Whitehaven and Barrow-in-Furness all take wet, windy Atlantic weather.

Common uses:

Listed homes and buildings in conservation areas
Ground-floor flats in converted townhouses
Offices in historic buildings
Period sash windows with original glass

What to think about first

Escape and ventilation

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

Frame colour and sightlines

Slim frames that line up with the existing meeting rails make the secondary glazing almost invisible from outside.

Consents and safety: England

England

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.

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.

How it works

Guide price online or by phone
Survey in Whitehaven
Accept the fixed quote
Fitted by glaziers working under our contract

Security secondary glazing in Whitehaven: questions

Do you cover Workington as well as Whitehaven?

Yes. As well as Whitehaven, we can arrange work in nearby Workington. 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.

Do I need permission for secondary glazing in a listed building?

It depends on the building and the council. Internal secondary glazing usually has less impact than replacement windows, but listed building consent may still be needed. Ask the conservation officer before ordering.

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

Workington7 miles

Other glazing in Whitehaven

Tell us about the glazing and we will come back with a guide price.