Security secondary glazing in Edinburgh

What is the price of security secondary glazing in Edinburgh?

As a guide, allow £594 to £1,794 including VAT (£495 to £1,495 plus VAT) per window for security secondary glazing in Edinburgh, supplied and fitted. Size, glass makeup, access and frame condition move the price, which is confirmed in writing after the free survey.

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

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

Fitting in Edinburgh and nearby

We can arrange security secondary glazing across Edinburgh, the main centre for Edinburgh and the Lothians, and in nearby towns including Musselburgh, Dalkeith and Penicuik.

Windows and shopfronts in Edinburgh's World Heritage centre are closely controlled, while Livingston, Musselburgh and the other Lothian towns have newer estates, offices and retail parks.

This glazing suits:

Listed homes and buildings in conservation areas
Period sash windows with original glass
Ground-floor flats in converted townhouses
Homes on busy roads wanting noise reduction

Questions we will ask at the survey

Escape and ventilation

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

How it opens

Match the opening style to the original window so both can be opened, cleaned and used for ventilation.

Building regulations and safety in Scotland

Scotland

Planning permission

Under the Scottish planning system the council decides whether a new or altered shopfront needs planning permission; changing the glass in an existing frame usually does not. Bollards or barriers in a road or footway need consent from the roads authority, which is normally the council.

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.

How it works

Send sizes or use the quote tool
Free survey at your Edinburgh address
Fixed price in writing
Glass made, then fitted

Security secondary glazing in Edinburgh: questions

Which areas near Edinburgh do you cover?

We can arrange work in Edinburgh and in nearby Musselburgh (6 miles), Dalkeith (6 miles) and Penicuik (8 miles). 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.

Does secondary glazing reduce noise?

Yes, often noticeably, because of the air gap between the two panes. Laminated glass helps further.

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.

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