Security secondary glazing in Brighton

Security secondary glazing in Brighton: what will it cost?

Guide prices for security secondary glazing in Brighton 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
Colour-matched frames to suit the room
Locks and catches that open from inside without a key
Suits sash, casement and arched openings
Laminated glass in slim aluminium frames

Fitting in Brighton and nearby

We can arrange security secondary glazing across Brighton, the main centre for East Sussex, and in nearby towns including Hove, Portslade and Burgess Hill.

East Sussex mixes the Regency bow-fronted terraces and busy shopping lanes of Brighton and Hove with Victorian seafronts in Eastbourne and Hastings and historic Lewes and Rye.

Typical settings for security secondary glazing:

Homes on busy roads wanting noise reduction
Ground-floor flats in converted townhouses
Offices in historic buildings
Listed homes and buildings in conservation areas

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

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.

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 Brighton
Accept the fixed quote
Fitted by glaziers working under our contract

Security secondary glazing in Brighton: questions

Which areas near Brighton do you cover?

We can arrange work in Brighton and in nearby Hove (1 mile), Portslade (3 miles) and Burgess Hill (9 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.

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.

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.

Security secondary glazing in nearby towns

Other glazing in Brighton

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