Security secondary glazing in Burnham-on-Sea

How much should I budget for security secondary glazing in Burnham-on-Sea?

Budget £594 to £1,794 including VAT (£495 to £1,495 plus VAT) per window for security secondary glazing in Burnham-on-Sea, supplied and fitted. Larger panes, thicker makeups and difficult access cost more; the price is fixed in writing after the survey.

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

Vertical sliding, horizontal sliding, hinged and lift-out styles
Colour-matched frames to suit the room
Laminated glass in slim aluminium frames
Low-E glass for better insulation
Fixed within the reveal, leaving the original window untouched
Locks and catches that open from inside without a key

Fitting in Burnham-on-Sea and nearby

We can arrange security secondary glazing anywhere in Burnham-on-Sea, and in nearby Weston-super-Mare, Bridgwater and Clevedon. Tell us your postcode and we will offer dates.

Somerset's glazing runs from the Georgian sashes of Bath, a World Heritage city, to the town-centre shops of Taunton and Yeovil and the seafront at Weston-super-Mare.

Common uses:

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

What to think about first

How it opens

Match the opening style to the original window so both can be opened, cleaned and used for ventilation.

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

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.

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.

How it works

Guide price online or by phone
Survey in Burnham-on-Sea
Accept the fixed quote
Fitted by glaziers working under our contract

Security secondary glazing in Burnham-on-Sea: questions

Which areas near Burnham-on-Sea do you cover?

We can arrange work in Burnham-on-Sea and in nearby Weston-super-Mare (7 miles), Bridgwater (8 miles) and Clevedon (15 miles). 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.

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Other glazing in Burnham-on-Sea

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