How much should I budget for security secondary glazing in Poole?
Expect £594 to £1,794 including VAT (£495 to £1,495 plus VAT) per window for security secondary glazing in Poole. The written quote names the glass makeup, the price and the lead time before you commit.
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.
Glass and fitting options
- Fixed within the reveal, leaving the original window untouched
- Noise and draught reduction
- Suits sash, casement and arched openings
- Vertical sliding, horizontal sliding, hinged and lift-out styles
- Low-E glass for better insulation
- Colour-matched frames to suit the room
Fitting in Poole and nearby
From the BH15 district we also cover Bournemouth (5 miles) and Christchurch (9 miles). Survey dates depend on installer availability.
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.
Common uses:
- Period sash windows with original glass
- Listed homes and buildings in conservation areas
- Homes on busy roads wanting noise reduction
- Offices in historic buildings
What to think about first
How it opens
Match the opening style to the original window so both can be opened, cleaned and used for ventilation.
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
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.
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
- Postcode and a few photos
- On-site survey
- Fixed written price and lead time
- Fit, check and explain
Security secondary glazing in Poole: questions
Can you survey in Poole and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch are booked around installer availability.
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.
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.
Security secondary glazing in nearby towns
- Bournemouth5 miles
- Christchurch9 miles
- New Milton14 miles
- Dorchester20 miles
- Weymouth22 miles
- Shaftesbury22 miles
Other glazing in Poole
- Laminated glass retrofit
- Bullet-resistant glass
- Counter and reception security screens
- Anti-bandit glass
- Safety glazing for schools and public buildings
- Security glass for doors
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.