How much does security secondary glazing cost in Braintree?
As a guide, allow £594 to £1,794 including VAT (£495 to £1,495 plus VAT) per window for security secondary glazing in Braintree, 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
- Colour-matched frames to suit the room
- Fixed within the reveal, leaving the original window untouched
- Laminated glass in slim aluminium frames
- Noise and draught reduction
- Suits sash, casement and arched openings
- Vertical sliding, horizontal sliding, hinged and lift-out styles
Fitting in Braintree and nearby
We can arrange security secondary glazing anywhere in Braintree, and in nearby Witham, Chelmsford and Maldon. Tell us your postcode and we will offer dates.
Essex runs from Chelmsford and Colchester's town-centre retail and Georgian streets to Southend's seafront and large post-war and new-build estates in Basildon and Harlow.
Typical places for security secondary glazing:
- Listed homes and buildings in conservation areas
- Ground-floor flats in converted townhouses
- Homes on busy roads wanting noise reduction
- Offices in historic buildings
Things to decide before you order
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.
Rules that apply in 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.
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.
How it works
- Guide price online or by phone
- Survey in Braintree
- Accept the fixed quote
- Fitted by glaziers working under our contract
Security secondary glazing in Braintree: questions
Which areas near Braintree do you cover?
We can arrange work in Braintree and in nearby Witham (7 miles), Chelmsford (10 miles) and Maldon (11 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
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.
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.
Security secondary glazing in nearby towns
Other glazing in Braintree
- Safety glazing for schools and public buildings
- Security glazed doors and screens
- Anti-bandit glass
- Misted unit replacement with laminated glass
- Security double-glazed units
- Security glass for home windows
Tell us about the glazing and we will come back with a guide price.