How much does security secondary glazing cost in Dundee?
Typical prices for security secondary glazing in Dundee are £594 to £1,794 including VAT (£495 to £1,495 plus VAT) per window, supplied and fitted. Use the quote tool for a guide figure, then we survey and confirm a fixed price.
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
- Vertical sliding, horizontal sliding, hinged and lift-out styles
- Colour-matched frames to suit the room
- Low-E glass for better insulation
- Fixed within the reveal, leaving the original window untouched
- Suits sash, casement and arched openings
- Noise and draught reduction
Fitting in Dundee and nearby
Surveys in Dundee (DD1) are booked around installer availability, as they are in nearby Cupar (10 miles) and St Andrews (11 miles).
Dundee's waterfront offices and city-centre shops sit among sandstone tenements, while Angus has the market town of Forfar and coastal Arbroath, Carnoustie and Montrose.
Typical places 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
Things to decide before you order
Listed building consent
Internal secondary glazing is usually seen as reversible, but consent can still be needed. Check with the conservation officer first.
Escape and ventilation
On windows used for escape, the secondary glazing must open quickly from inside without a key or tool.
Rules that apply in Scotland
Windows needed for escape
In Scotland, escape from homes is covered by section 2 (fire) of the Building Standards technical handbooks. Where a room relies on a window for escape, nothing fitted to it should stop it opening, so locks, secondary glazing and film must leave it usable. Laminated glass is not designed to be broken out.
Listed buildings and conservation areas
Listed buildings in Scotland need listed building consent from the council for works affecting their character, which can include historic glass, glazing bars and sash windows. Historic Environment Scotland is consulted on some cases and publishes guidance on traditional windows. Conservation areas bring extra scrutiny of shopfronts and external changes.
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 Dundee: questions
Can you survey in Dundee and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in Dundee, Cupar and St Andrews 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.
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.
Does secondary glazing reduce noise?
Yes, often noticeably, because of the air gap between the two panes. Laminated glass helps further.
Security secondary glazing in nearby towns
Other glazing in Dundee
- Broken glass replacement
- Security window film
- Kiosk and booth security glazing
- Shopfront security glass
- Blast-resistant glazing
- Commercial reglazing
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.