Security secondary glazing in York

Security secondary glazing in York: what will it cost?

Our guide range for security secondary glazing in York 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 goes into security secondary glazing

Colour-matched frames to suit the room
Locks and catches that open from inside without a key
Fixed within the reveal, leaving the original window untouched
Suits sash, casement and arched openings
Noise and draught reduction
Low-E glass for better insulation

Fitting in York and nearby

Surveys in York (YO1) are booked around installer availability, as they are in nearby Selby (12 miles) and Harrogate (19 miles).

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

Typical settings for security secondary glazing:

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

Getting the right glass for your building

Escape and ventilation

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

Frame colour and sightlines

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

What the rules say in 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 York
Accept the fixed quote
Fitted by glaziers working under our contract

Security secondary glazing in York: questions

Can you survey in York and nearby towns?

Yes. Surveys in York, Selby and Harrogate are booked around installer availability.

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.

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.

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