Security secondary glazing in North Yorkshire

How much should I budget for security secondary glazing in North Yorkshire?

Guide prices for security secondary glazing in North Yorkshire are £594 to £1,794 including VAT (£495 to £1,495 plus VAT) per window for supply and fitting. We confirm a fixed price in writing after a free survey, before any glass is ordered.

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

Locks and catches that open from inside without a key
Noise and draught reduction
Laminated glass in slim aluminium frames
Suits sash, casement and arched openings
Fixed within the reveal, leaving the original window untouched
Vertical sliding, horizontal sliding, hinged and lift-out styles

Covering North Yorkshire

We can arrange surveys and fitting anywhere in North Yorkshire, including York and Middlesbrough. Dates depend on installer availability. Choose your town below for local details.

North Yorkshire includes York's walled city and listed streets, Harrogate's Victorian stone terraces, Middlesbrough's town centre and coastal Scarborough and Whitby.

Common uses:

Homes on busy roads wanting noise reduction
Offices in historic buildings
Listed homes and buildings in conservation areas
Period sash windows with original glass

Towns in North Yorkshire

What to think about first

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.

Consents and safety: England

England

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.

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 North Yorkshire
Accept the fixed quote
Fitted by glaziers working under our contract

Security secondary glazing in North Yorkshire: questions

Which towns in North Yorkshire do you cover?

We can arrange work anywhere in North Yorkshire, including York, Middlesbrough, Harrogate, Scarborough and Redcar, and in other towns across the area.

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.

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.

Does secondary glazing reduce noise?

Yes, often noticeably, because of the air gap between the two panes. Laminated glass helps further.

Other glazing in North Yorkshire

Tell us about the glazing and we will come back with a guide price.