What should security secondary glazing cost in Leicester?
As a guide, allow £594 to £1,794 including VAT (£495 to £1,495 plus VAT) per window for security secondary glazing in Leicester, 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.
Specification at a glance
- Low-E glass for better insulation
- Suits sash, casement and arched openings
- Colour-matched frames to suit the room
- Noise and draught reduction
- Locks and catches that open from inside without a key
- Fixed within the reveal, leaving the original window untouched
Fitting in Leicester and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting across Leicester and the LE1 postcode district, and in nearby Oadby (3 miles), Wigston (4 miles) and Loughborough.
Leicestershire combines Leicester's city-centre and suburban shopping streets and Victorian terraces with market towns such as Loughborough, Hinckley and Market Harborough.
Good candidates for security secondary glazing:
- Ground-floor flats in converted townhouses
- Homes on busy roads wanting noise reduction
- Period sash windows with original glass
- Listed homes and buildings in conservation areas
Before the glass is ordered
Escape and ventilation
On windows used for escape, the secondary glazing must open quickly from inside without a key or tool.
Listed building consent
Internal secondary glazing is usually seen as reversible, but consent can still be needed. Check with the conservation officer first.
Glazing rules in England
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.
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
- Tell us about the glazing
- Survey, measuring and frame check
- Written quote naming the glass
- Fitting and handover
Security secondary glazing in Leicester: questions
Do you cover Oadby as well as Leicester?
Yes. As well as Leicester, we can arrange surveys in nearby Oadby, Wigston and Loughborough. 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.
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.
Does secondary glazing reduce noise?
Yes, often noticeably, because of the air gap between the two panes. Laminated glass helps further.
Security secondary glazing in nearby towns
- Oadby3 miles
- Wigston4 miles
- Loughborough9 miles
- Coalville12 miles
- Hinckley12 miles
- Melton Mowbray14 miles
Other glazing in Leicester
- Anti-bandit glass
- Misted unit replacement with laminated glass
- Security double-glazed units
- Laminated roof and conservatory glass
- Counter and reception security screens
- Laminated security glass
Get a guide price now and book your free survey in Leicester.