Security secondary glazing in Wigston

How much should I budget for security secondary glazing in Wigston?

Our guide range for security secondary glazing in Wigston 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.

Specification at a glance

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

Fitting in Wigston and nearby

Whether you are in central Wigston or at the edge of the LE18 district, we can arrange a survey. Nearby Oadby and Leicester are covered too.

Leicestershire combines Leicester's city-centre and suburban shopping streets and Victorian terraces with market towns such as Loughborough, Hinckley and Market Harborough.

Common uses:

Homes on busy roads wanting noise reduction
Period sash windows with original glass
Ground-floor flats in converted townhouses
Offices in historic buildings

What to think about first

Frame colour and sightlines

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

Escape and ventilation

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

Consents and safety: England

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.

Windows needed for escape

Approved Document B expects many habitable rooms in houses, particularly upstairs, to have an escape window with a clear opening of at least 0.33 m², at least 450 mm high and 450 mm wide, with the bottom of the opening no more than 1,100 mm above the floor. Changing the glass does not alter that, but locks, secondary glazing and film must not stop the window opening. Laminated glass is hard to break through, so escape always relies on the window opening.

How it works

Postcode and a few photos
On-site survey
Fixed written price and lead time
Fit, check and explain

Security secondary glazing in Wigston: questions

Do you cover Oadby as well as Wigston?

Yes. As well as Wigston, we can arrange surveys in nearby Oadby, Leicester and Market Harborough. 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.

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.

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

Other glazing in Wigston

Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.