Security secondary glazing in Bournemouth

Security secondary glazing in Bournemouth: what will it cost?

Our guide range for security secondary glazing in Bournemouth 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.

Specification at a glance

Vertical sliding, horizontal sliding, hinged and lift-out styles
Locks and catches that open from inside without a key
Noise and draught reduction
Laminated glass in slim aluminium frames
Low-E glass for better insulation
Colour-matched frames to suit the room

Fitting in Bournemouth and nearby

We arrange surveys and fitting across Bournemouth and the BH1 postcode district, and in nearby Christchurch (4 miles), Poole (5 miles) and New Milton.

Dorset covers Bournemouth and Poole's seafront hotels, offices and shopping streets, Georgian fronts in Weymouth, and stone market towns such as Dorchester, Bridport and Sherborne.

Typical settings for security secondary glazing:

Listed homes and buildings in conservation areas
Period sash windows with original glass
Offices in historic buildings
Homes on busy roads wanting noise reduction

Getting the right glass for your building

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.

What the rules say 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.

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

Tell us about the glazing
Survey, measuring and frame check
Written quote naming the glass
Fitting and handover

Security secondary glazing in Bournemouth: questions

Do you cover Christchurch as well as Bournemouth?

Yes. As well as Bournemouth, we can arrange surveys in nearby Christchurch, Poole and New Milton. 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.

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.

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