How much does security secondary glazing cost in Oswestry?
Expect £594 to £1,794 including VAT (£495 to £1,495 plus VAT) per window for security secondary glazing in Oswestry. 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 you can specify
- Suits sash, casement and arched openings
- Colour-matched frames to suit the room
- Locks and catches that open from inside without a key
- Vertical sliding, horizontal sliding, hinged and lift-out styles
- Low-E glass for better insulation
- Fixed within the reveal, leaving the original window untouched
Fitting in Oswestry and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting in Oswestry and across the SY11 postcode district, as well as in nearby Shrewsbury (16 miles) and Chester (24 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
Shropshire combines Shrewsbury's timber-framed and Georgian centre with Telford's modern town centre, business parks and estates, and hill-country towns such as Ludlow and Bridgnorth.
Typical places for security secondary glazing:
- Period sash windows with original glass
- Listed homes and buildings in conservation areas
- Homes on busy roads wanting noise reduction
- Offices in historic buildings
Things to decide before you order
Listed building consent
Internal secondary glazing is usually seen as reversible, but consent can still be needed. Check with the conservation officer first.
How it opens
Match the opening style to the original window so both can be opened, cleaned and used for ventilation.
Rules that apply in England
Replacing glass in an existing frame
Replacing only the glass or sealed unit in an existing frame is generally treated as a repair in England rather than notifiable building work. Replacing a whole window or door is notifiable and is normally certified through a competent person scheme or approved by building control. Either way, new glass in a critical location should still be safety glass.
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
- Send sizes or use the quote tool
- Free survey at your Oswestry address
- Fixed price in writing
- Glass made, then fitted
Security secondary glazing in Oswestry: questions
Do you cover Shrewsbury as well as Oswestry?
Yes. As well as Oswestry, we can arrange surveys in nearby Shrewsbury, Chester and Wellington. Dates depend on 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.
Can I still open my sash windows?
Yes. Secondary glazing slides, hinges or lifts out so the original window can be opened and cleaned.
Security secondary glazing in nearby towns
Other glazing in Oswestry
- Anti-bandit glass
- Security glass for doors
- Commercial reglazing
- Laminated security glass
- Misted unit replacement with laminated glass
- Security window film
Ready for a price? Use the form or call 0800 088 6248.