How much should I budget for security secondary glazing in Perth and Kinross?
Our guide range for security secondary glazing in Perth and Kinross 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 you can specify
- Noise and draught reduction
- Colour-matched frames to suit the room
- Fixed within the reveal, leaving the original window untouched
- Locks and catches that open from inside without a key
- Suits sash, casement and arched openings
- Vertical sliding, horizontal sliding, hinged and lift-out styles
Covering Perth and Kinross
We can arrange surveys and fitting anywhere in Perth and Kinross, including Perth and Blairgowrie. Dates depend on installer availability. Choose your town below for local details.
Perth and Kinross covers Perth's Georgian and Victorian city centre, the stone resort towns of Pitlochry and Aberfeldy further north, and Kinross commuter villages near the M90.
Common uses:
- Listed homes and buildings in conservation areas
- Homes on busy roads wanting noise reduction
- Period sash windows with original glass
- Ground-floor flats in converted townhouses
Towns in Perth and Kinross
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: Scotland
Windows needed for escape
In Scotland, escape from homes is covered by section 2 (fire) of the Building Standards technical handbooks. Where a room relies on a window for escape, nothing fitted to it should stop it opening, so locks, secondary glazing and film must leave it usable. Laminated glass is not designed to be broken out.
Listed buildings and conservation areas
Listed buildings in Scotland need listed building consent from the council for works affecting their character, which can include historic glass, glazing bars and sash windows. Historic Environment Scotland is consulted on some cases and publishes guidance on traditional windows. Conservation areas bring extra scrutiny of shopfronts and external changes.
How it works
- Send sizes or use the quote tool
- Free survey at your Perth and Kinross address
- Fixed price in writing
- Glass made, then fitted
Security secondary glazing in Perth and Kinross: questions
Which towns in Perth and Kinross do you cover?
We can arrange work anywhere in Perth and Kinross, including Perth, Blairgowrie, Crieff and Pitlochry.
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.
Can I still open my sash windows?
Yes. Secondary glazing slides, hinges or lifts out so the original window can be opened and cleaned.
Other glazing in Perth and Kinross
- Bullet-resistant glass
- Laminated roof and conservatory glass
- Security double-glazed units
- Kiosk and booth security glazing
- Security window film
- Security glass for home windows
Ready for a price? Use the form or call 0800 088 6248.