How much should I budget for security secondary glazing in Scottish Borders?
Expect £594 to £1,794 including VAT (£495 to £1,495 plus VAT) per window for security secondary glazing in Scottish Borders. The written quote names the glass makeup, the price and the lead time before you commit.
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
- Suits sash, casement and arched openings
- Laminated glass in slim aluminium frames
- Locks and catches that open from inside without a key
- Vertical sliding, horizontal sliding, hinged and lift-out styles
- Noise and draught reduction
- Colour-matched frames to suit the room
Covering Scottish Borders
We can arrange surveys and fitting anywhere in Scottish Borders, including Galashiels and Hawick. Dates depend on installer availability. Choose your town below for local details.
The Scottish Borders has stone-built mill and market towns such as Galashiels, Hawick, Kelso and Peebles, with conservation areas covering many of their centres.
Common uses:
- Offices in historic buildings
- Period sash windows with original glass
- Ground-floor flats in converted townhouses
- Listed homes and buildings in conservation areas
Towns in Scottish Borders
What to think about first
Listed building consent
Internal secondary glazing is usually seen as reversible, but consent can still be needed. Check with the conservation officer first.
Frame colour and sightlines
Slim frames that line up with the existing meeting rails make the secondary glazing almost invisible from outside.
Consents and safety: Scotland
Planning permission
Under the Scottish planning system the council decides whether a new or altered shopfront needs planning permission; changing the glass in an existing frame usually does not. Bollards or barriers in a road or footway need consent from the roads authority, which is normally the council.
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 Scottish Borders address
- Fixed price in writing
- Glass made, then fitted
Security secondary glazing in Scottish Borders: questions
Which towns in Scottish Borders do you cover?
We can arrange work anywhere in Scottish Borders, including Galashiels, Hawick, Kelso and Peebles.
Does secondary glazing reduce noise?
Yes, often noticeably, because of the air gap between the two panes. Laminated glass helps further.
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.
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 Scottish Borders
- Commercial reglazing
- Misted unit replacement with laminated glass
- Kiosk and booth security glazing
- Anti-bandit glass
- Security glazed doors and screens
- Blast-resistant glazing
Ready for a price? Use the form or call 0800 088 6248.