Security secondary glazing in Portsmouth

How much does security secondary glazing cost in Portsmouth?

Expect £594 to £1,794 including VAT (£495 to £1,495 plus VAT) per window for security secondary glazing in Portsmouth. The written quote names the glass makeup, the price and the lead time before you commit.

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
Laminated glass in slim aluminium frames
Colour-matched frames to suit the room
Suits sash, casement and arched openings
Low-E glass for better insulation
Locks and catches that open from inside without a key

Fitting in Portsmouth and nearby

We can arrange security secondary glazing anywhere in Portsmouth, and in nearby Gosport, Fareham and Havant. Tell us your postcode and we will offer dates.

Hampshire covers the port-city shops and offices of Southampton and Portsmouth, Winchester's listed centre, and commuter estates around Basingstoke, Eastleigh and Fareham.

Typical places for security secondary glazing:

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

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.

Frame colour and sightlines

Slim frames that line up with the existing meeting rails make the secondary glazing almost invisible from outside.

Rules that apply in England

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.

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

Security secondary glazing in Portsmouth: questions

Which areas near Portsmouth do you cover?

We can arrange work in Portsmouth and in nearby Gosport (2 miles), Fareham (5 miles) and Havant (6 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.

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.

Can I still open my sash windows?

Yes. Secondary glazing slides, hinges or lifts out so the original window can be opened and cleaned.

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.

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