Security secondary glazing in Greenford

Security secondary glazing in Greenford: what will it cost?

Our guide range for security secondary glazing in Greenford is £594 to £1,794 including VAT (£495 to £1,495 plus VAT) per window, including fitting. The survey is free for new installations and your fixed price follows in writing.

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.

What you can specify

Suits sash, casement and arched openings
Noise and draught reduction
Locks and catches that open from inside without a key
Low-E glass for better insulation
Fixed within the reveal, leaving the original window untouched
Vertical sliding, horizontal sliding, hinged and lift-out styles

Fitting in Greenford and nearby

We arrange surveys and fitting in Greenford and across the UB6 postcode district, as well as in nearby Northolt (1 mile) and Southall (2 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.

Greater London has every kind of glazing, from Georgian sashes and Victorian bays in conservation areas to high-street shopfronts, office curtain walling and new-build flats.

Typical settings for security secondary glazing:

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

Getting the right glass for your building

How it opens

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

Escape and ventilation

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

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

Security secondary glazing in Greenford: questions

Do you cover Northolt as well as Greenford?

Yes. As well as Greenford, we can arrange surveys in nearby Northolt, Southall and Wembley. 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.

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.

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.

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Other glazing in Greenford

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